Tue. Jul 29th, 2025

PSG vs Arsenal: Champions League Semifinal Second Leg Lineups Announced

The stage is set for an exciting Champions League semifinal second leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. PSG holds a slim 1-0 advantage from the first leg in London, thanks to an early goal from Ousmane Dembele and a stellar performance by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

With the away goals rule no longer in effect, Arsenal needs a one-goal victory to force extra time or a two-goal win to advance outright. A draw would be sufficient for PSG to reach the final against Inter Milan.

Donnarumma retains his starting spot in goal for PSG, protected by a back four of Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. Former Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starts on the wing, joined in attack by Desire Doue and Bradley Barcloa. Surprisingly, Dembele is not in the starting lineup.

For Arsenal, Italian players Riccardo Calafiori and Jorginho are named to the bench. Myles Lewis-Skelly keeps his place at left-back, with Jakub Kiwior, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber completing the defense. Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli lead the attack for Mikel Arteta`s side.

Confirmed Lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves; Barcloa, Doue, Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.

Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST at the Parc des Princes. Football fans around the world eagerly anticipate this crucial match to determine who will face Inter Milan in the Champions League final.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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