Gun Down: PSG shoots past Arsenal into final showdown

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the UEFA Champions League final after a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Parc des Princes, culminating in a 3-1 aggregate win.

Arsenal entered the second leg trailing 1-0 from the first match in London. Despite a strong start and early chances, the Gunners were unable to capitalize, with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making several crucial saves.

PSG broke the deadlock in the 27th minute when Fabián Ruiz scored from the edge of the area. Achraf Hakimi doubled the lead in the 72nd minute after a swift counter-attack.

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka pulled one back in the 76th minute, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.

PSG’s victory marks their second appearance in a Champions League final, with their previous final being in 2020. They will face Inter Milan, who secured their spot in the final earlier this week.

Arsenal’s journey ends in the semi-finals, but their performance throughout the tournament has been commendable, signaling a promising future under manager Mikel Arteta.

The French side will face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 at Munich’s Allianz Arena.