Could this finally be PSG’s year? After a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Parc des Princes, the Parisians are through to just their second-ever Champions League final - and their Qatari owners might finally get the trophy they’ve been chasing.
Luis Enrique’s side held their nerve to win 3-1 on aggregate after a tense two-legged battle. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had called their first-leg loss a “small margins” affair, and this rematch proved just as tight - until Gianluigi Donnarumma decided otherwise.
The Italian keeper stole the show with three world-class saves, including an unbelievable first-half stop against Martin Ødegaard that rivaled Yann Sommer’s heroics from the night before. Even when Arsenal threatened, “Donna” stood tall - most notably denying Bukayo Saka point-blank in the second half.
PSG’s breakthrough came through Fabián Ruiz’s sweetly-struck half-volley (27’), before Achraf Hakimi seemingly put the tie to bed with a cool finish (72’). Saka gave Arsenal late hope (76’), then somehow skied a sitter that would’ve forced extra time.
Now PSG face Inter Milan with football’s biggest prize at stake. After years of near-misses, will their Champions League dream finally come true?
GO GO GO ~~ PSG~~~ GOGOGO Mbappé
