Match report
Paris Saint Germain Defeats Arsenal 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
0–1
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Paris Saint Germain
Apr 29, 2025
Paris Saint Germain secured a vital win over Arsenal, defeating them 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The match saw Ousmane Dembélé score for PSG within the first four minutes of play, setting the tone for the game. Despite several yellow cards and a VAR intervention that cancelled an Arsenal goal, PSG held on to their lead.
Key Facts
- • Ousmane Dembélé scored for Paris Saint Germain in the 4th minute.
- • Arsenal's goal by Matheus Oliveira was canceled via VAR at the 50th minute.
- • Lyanco Trossard and Bukayo Saka received yellow cards for Arsenal.
- • Achraf Hakimi and João Neves of PSG also got yellow cards.
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 David Raya (G)
- 12 J. Timber (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 15 J. Kiwior (D)
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 23 Mikel Merino (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 19 L. Trossard (F)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 4 B. White
- 53 E. Nwaneri
- 45 J. Henry-Francis
- 30 R. Sterling
- 46 I. Kabia
- 32 Neto
- 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji
- 36 T. Setford
- 17 O. Zinchenko
- 3 K. Tierney
Paris Saint Germain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
- 2 A. Hakimi (D)
- 5 Marquinhos (D)
- 51 W. Pacho (D)
- 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 87 João Neves (M)
- 17 Vitinha (M)
- 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
- 14 D. Doué (F)
- 10 O. Dembélé (F)
- 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
Substitutes
- 29 B. Barcola
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 33 W. Zaïre-Emery
- 49 I. Mbaye
- 19 Lee Kang-In
- 39 M. Safonov
- 80 Arnau Tenas
- 35 Beraldo
- 21 L. Hernández
- 24 S. Mayulu
- 3 P. Kimpembe
Timeline
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4' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal GoalO. Dembele · Assist: K. Kvaratskhelia -
10' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardL. TrossardFoul
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43' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardB. SakaArgument
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44' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow CardAchraf HakimiFoul
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46' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow CardJ. NevesFoul
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50' Arsenal Var · Goal cancelledM. Merino -
70' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Dembele · On: B. Barcola -
76' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Doue · On: G. Ramos -
83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White -
89' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Neves · On: W. Zaire-Emery -
90'+1 Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ødegaard · On: E. Nwaneri
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Paris Saint Germain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 86% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 389 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 1.63 | 1.16 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 326 | 374 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ O. Dembele's early goal in the 4th minute gave Paris Saint Germain a quick lead, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ The cancellation of Arsenal's goal via VAR at the 50th minute was a significant turning point as it denied Arsenal an equalizer.