Match report

Paris Saint Germain Defeats Arsenal 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
2–1
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 7, 2025

Paris Saint Germain managed to secure a crucial 2-1 win against Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League encounter. A goal from F. Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi's effort put PSG ahead, despite Arsenal's late push with a B. Saka strike.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain 2-1 Arsenal
  • • F. Ruiz scored the opening goal at minute 27
  • • Achraf Hakimi missed a penalty but then scored another goal at minute 72
  • • B. Saka reduced the deficit for Arsenal at minute 76

Lineups

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)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 O. Dembélé
  • 21 L. Hernández
  • 9 Gonçalo Ramos
  • 35 Beraldo
  • 39 M. Safonov
  • 24 S. Mayulu
  • 80 Arnau Tenas
  • 48 A. Tape
  • 19 Lee Kang-In
  • 49 I. Mbaye
  • 33 W. Zaïre-Emery

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)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 23 Mikel Merino (F)
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 19 L. Trossard
  • 4 B. White
  • 36 T. Setford
  • 20 Jorginho
  • 30 R. Sterling
  • 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 17 O. Zinchenko
  • 45 J. Henry-Francis
  • 32 Neto
  • 53 E. Nwaneri

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    18' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mendes

    Foul

  2. Arsenal
    26' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Declan Rice

    Foul

  3. Paris Saint Germain
    27' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ruiz
  4. Arsenal
    56' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lewis-Skelly

    Foul

  5. Paris Saint Germain
    66' Paris Saint Germain Var · Penalty confirmed
    Achraf Hakimi
  6. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: R. Calafiori
  7. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    69' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Missed Penalty
    Vitinha
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    70' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Barcola · On: O. Dembele
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    72' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Achraf Hakimi · Assist: O. Dembele
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    74' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Doue · On: L. Hernandez
  12. Arsenal
    76' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Saka
  13. Arsenal
    83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White
  14. Arsenal
    86' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Calafiori

    Argument

  15. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mendes · On: G. Ramos

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Arsenal
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 76% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 19
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 320 355
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.74 2.90
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 244 283
Shots Inside Box 9 17
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fernando Ruiz's early goal gave PSG the momentum and set a strong start to the match.
  • ▸ Achraf Hakimi’s second goal after coming on as a substitute was crucial in securing the win for Paris Saint Germain.