PSG Tops Arsenal 1-0 in Champions League Semifinal

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the decisive goal within the opening four minutes. Despite a strong atmosphere and several chances created by Arsenal, including a disallowed goal by Mikel Merino after a lengthy VAR review, the home side was unable to break through PSG's defense. PSG controlled the first half with their aggressive and quick-starting style under Luis Enrique, while Arsenal improved in the second half but were repeatedly denied by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The match highlighted PSG's transformation into a team known for early dominance and clinical finishing, particularly through Dembele, whose role has evolved significantly under Enrique. Arsenal will face a challenging task in the second leg in Paris, needing to overturn the one-goal deficit. The result leaves their Champions League hopes hanging in the balance as PSG take a slim advantage back to France.