PSG Defeats Arsenal 1-0 in Champions League Semifinal First Leg

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) seized a 1-0 advantage over Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal, thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's early goal after a 26-pass buildup. The French champions dominated the opening phases, controlling 71.6% possession in the first 26 minutes and effectively silencing the Emirates Stadium crowd. Arsenal, despite an improved second-half performance and a disallowed goal, struggled to match PSG's pace and passing accuracy, which set the tone for the match. PSG midfielder Vitinha emphasized the collective team effort and credited goalkeeper Donnarumma's decisive saves, but stressed that the semifinal is far from over. Both teams remain determined as they prepare for the decisive second leg in Paris, with Arsenal needing to overturn the deficit to reach their first Champions League final. The match highlighted PSG's recent strong record against Premier League teams, underscoring their status as favorites to advance.