It will not take just an ordinary performance to eliminate PSG in the semi-finals, especially now that they are in a comfortable lead heading into the
It will not take just an ordinary performance to eliminate PSG in the semi-finals, especially now that they are in a comfortable lead heading into the second leg in France.
The French side was so good in London on Tuesday night, Ousmane Dembele’s 4th-minute strike making the difference. The Gunners were suffocated and had little space to breathe.
PSG’s attack and midfield showed how better they are than Arsenal, and the Gunners must double their efforts heading into the second leg.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, in the post-match conference, demanded a ‘special night’ in Paris in the second leg before his side can progress.
“If you want to win the Champions League final, you have to do something special,” said the Arsenal manager. “We’re going to have to do something special in Paris to be there.
“We’re at half-time and my message is the same as it was against Real Madrid, after winning at home 3-0. We have to go to Paris and win the game. We are more than capable of doing it. I saw two very good teams, but the margins are so small.
“We will make some adjustments, and depending on the context of the game, we will make more adjustments. From there, we will go with a lot of enthusiasm, with a lot of desire and with the feeling that we can do it.”
Arteta revealed that Arsenal will make changes in the return encounter, as many expect Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey to return and strengthen the midfield of the club. Also, Mikel Merino will be expected to return to his force 9 role with one of Martinelli or Trossard returning to the bench.
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