Paris Saint-Germain is one step closer to achieving their long-awaited dream of winning the Champions League. The French champions secured a spot in the final with a 2-1 home victory over Arsenal on Wednesday, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. This win sets the stage for a thrilling final against Inter Milan, a three-time champion, on May 31 in Munich.
The match at the Parc des Princes was filled with excitement, as Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring in the 27th minute. Achraf Hakimi added a second goal in the 72nd minute, just three minutes after PSG failed to convert a penalty from Vitinha. Although Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka scored a late goal in the 76th minute, it was too little, too late for the Gunners, who had missed several key opportunities in the opening minutes.
PSG’s journey to the final is a testament to their determination and strategic approach under coach Luis Enrique. The Qatari-owned team has been seeking their first Champions League title and has already clinched the Ligue 1 title. They are also in the running for the Coupe de France final, making a treble a possible achievement. Enrique, who previously led Barcelona to a treble in 2015, has been instrumental in guiding PSG through a new era following the departure of Kylian Mbappé and other superstar players like Lionel Messi and Neymar.
For Arsenal, the loss marks a disappointing end to their Champions League campaign. Despite impressively defeating title holders Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, they failed to make it to the final for the second time in 19 years. Their season has unraveled late, with the team also losing the Premier League title race to Liverpool. As PSG looks forward to the final, they will face a tough challenge from Inter Milan, who won an epic semi-final tie 7-6 on aggregate against Barcelona. The stage is set for an unforgettable match in Munich, where PSG will aim to write history and claim their first Champions League title.
