In the Champions League quarter-finals, Arsenal won with a total score of 5-1 against Real Madrid. This is the third time in history they have reached the top four, and the first time since 2009.
The Gunners are considered one of the strong candidates for the championship. Moreover, when they defeated Los Blancos, the confidence of Mikel Arteta and his team was further strengthened.
Arsenal are currently on an 8-match unbeaten streak in the 2024-2025 Champions League - the longest streak of the home team since a 12-match streak in the 2005-2006 season. In all competitions, the English representative has 12 unbeaten matches (6 wins, 6 draws).
However, their continued failure to hold the lead paid the price in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace last week. PSG must exploit such weaknesses to have the opportunity to make a surprise at the Emirates.
Coach Luis Enrique's team defeated two English opponents Liverpool and Aston Villa in the journey to the semi-finals. The young, dynamic squad of Les Parisiens, although not having many big wins, is capable of causing difficulties for the opponent.
In Ligue 1, PSG have secured the championship and can focus all their attention on the race in Europe. They are currently on a 18-match streak of consecutive away goals in all competitions. However, the visitors will enter the first leg with fewer days of rest than Arsenal. There are many disadvantages for PSG in this trip to North London.
In the past, the two teams have faced each other five times, with Arsenal yet to lose a single match. According to statistics, PSG have never met a team that has failed to win five times in European competition like Arsenal.
Expected lineup
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
