Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) maintain a slender lead going into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final in opposition to Arsenal after successful 1-0 in London final week.
With the French league title already secured, PSG are chasing a historic treble and have loads of confidence, particularly as this will probably be their sixth match in a row in Europe in opposition to English opposition (W3, L2).
Most of these video games have been very shut, together with their latest 2-1 league loss to Strasbourg the place key gamers had been rested.
Though PSG have gained three of their final 4 dwelling video games within the Champions League, they’ve additionally misplaced at dwelling this season to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool. Nonetheless, the stats are of their favour — they’ve gone by means of in 18 of their final 19 UEFA ties after successful the primary leg away.
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PSG intention to guard their 1-0 lead as Arsenal look to make historical past within the Champions League semi-final second leg. Pulse Sports activities Ghana previews this significant fixture which is able to decide who joins Inter Milan within the last…
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Arsenal, however, are going through a tricky problem. Their first-leg loss to PSG ended a 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions and was solely their second defeat within the Champions League this season.
That end result was adopted by a 2-1 dwelling defeat to Bournemouth, which may have an effect on their confidence. Traditionally, Arsenal have by no means managed to come back again and win a European tie after shedding the primary leg at dwelling.
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The Gunners are unbeaten of their final 4 away video games on this competitors, scoring 16 objectives whereas conceding one in every match. Holding a clear sheet may be laborious, however they’ve proven they will outscore opponents on the street.
Gamers to observe
For PSG, Nuno Mendes scored in each legs of the quarter-final in opposition to Aston Villa and has netted 4 of his final 5 membership objectives in Europe.
Declan Rice not too long ago performed his one hundredth match for Arsenal and has three objectives in his final 4 UCL video games, together with a strike in opposition to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Ghana international Thomas Partey is again after lacking the primary leg as a consequence of suspension and can present the midfield defend for Rice and Odegaard to maneuver freely upfront.
Enjoyable truth
Arsenal haven’t let in a single Champions League purpose later than the seventieth minute this season.
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Prediction
Lower than two will probably be scored within the opening 45 minutes of this conflict.
