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By Staff Writer with Agencies
Paris, May 7, 2025 — Paris Saint-Germain have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg of the semi-finals, clinching a 3-1 aggregate win. The French giants will now face Inter Milan in Munich on May 31 in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
This marks PSG’s second appearance in a Champions League final, following their 2020 loss to Bayern Munich in Lisbon. The victory at Parc des Princes was hard-fought, with the Parisians enduring an aggressive start from the visiting Gunners.
Arsenal pressed early, desperate to overturn the 0-1 deficit from the first leg. Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli and Norwegian captain Martin Ødegaard both tested PSG’s Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma within the opening minutes, only to be denied by a pair of outstanding saves.
Gradually regaining control, PSG broke the deadlock in the 27th minute with a precise strike from Spanish midfielder Fabián Ruiz. Despite Arsenal dominating possession at halftime, they found themselves trailing and with their hopes of qualification slipping away.
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The second half brought more pressure from Arsenal, but they struggled to find the finishing touch. PSG missed a golden opportunity to double their lead when Portuguese midfielder Vitinha failed to convert a penalty following a handball by Myles Lewis-Skelly. However, redemption came minutes later: Ousmane Dembélé, who had started on the bench, delivered a crucial assist to Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi, who calmly slotted home PSG’s second goal.
Bukayo Saka pulled one back for Arsenal in the 76th minute, but it was too little, too late. The French champions held firm to secure their 2-1 win on the night and 3-1 on aggregate.
Speaking to RFI, Portuguese defender Nuno Mendes reflected on the team’s growth:
“It was a difficult journey, especially early in the tournament, but we came together like a family. That unity made us stronger, and now we’re in the final. It’s a great reward, and we hope to win it.”
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expressed pride despite the elimination:
“We’re proud of our Champions League campaign. This team has little experience in the competition, but we grew match by match. Donnarumma made the difference today — elite goalkeepers decide games at this level. The final will be high-quality; both PSG and Inter deserve to be there.”
The final at Munich’s Allianz Arena will be PSG’s chance to claim their first Champions League title, while Inter Milan will look to add another to their storied history, after knocking out Barcelona in the other semi-final.
Final Match Preview:
📅 May 31, 2025
📍 Munich, Germany
⚽ Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Milan