Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has earned a spot in the UEFA Champions League final after a commanding 3-1 aggregate victory over Arsenal, sealing their success with a 2-1 home win at the Parc des Princes.
Fabián Ruiz set the tone for the night with a powerful strike in the 27th minute, giving PSG the early advantage. The momentum continued with Achraf Hakimi curling in a stunning goal in the 72nd minute, making it 2-0. Just moments before, PSG had missed an opportunity to extend their lead further when Vitinha’s penalty attempt failed.
Arsenal fought back, with Bukayo Saka pulling one back in the 76th minute, but it wasn’t enough to overturn their deficit. The Gunners had squandered multiple early chances, leaving their hopes of reaching the final slipping away.
With this victory, PSG is set to face Inter Milan in the Munich final on May 31. The French champions are aiming for their first-ever Champions League title, having come close in 2020 when they lost to Bayern Munich. With the Ligue 1 title already secured and the Coupe de France final ahead, PSG is chasing a historic treble under the leadership of Luis Enrique, who previously led Barcelona to a treble in 2015.
The club’s journey has been marked by a strategic shift following the departures of Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar. Despite these changes, PSG has dominated the European stage, eliminating Liverpool, Aston Villa, and now Arsenal on their way to the final.
For Arsenal, the dream of reaching their first final since 2006 has slipped away. Despite an impressive quarter-final victory over Real Madrid, their season has taken a downturn, compounded by their Premier League title loss to Liverpool.
As PSG prepares to take on Inter Milan, the football world eagerly anticipates a final that promises high drama and history in the making.
