The second leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League semi-final staged another focus match. Paris Saint-Germain, playing at the Parc des Princes, defeated Premier League giants Arsenal 2-1 after goals from Fabian Ruiz and Ashraf.

Three minutes into the game, Arsenal organized an attack. Timber seized the ball and passed it to the penalty area. Rice headed the ball despite Marquinhos' defense, but the ball missed the post. Then, Arsenal attacked with a free kick. Martinelli got the ball and shot directly at the goal, but the ball was blocked by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 17th minute, Paris Saint-Germain launched a counterattack from the left. Kvaratskhelia received the cross pass from his teammate, adjusted a few steps and then took a long shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 18th minute, Timber was stepped on the foot by Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes while dribbling the ball. The referee on duty showed Nuno Mendes a yellow card warning.

In the 23rd minute, Paris Saint-Germain seized the ball and continued to attack. Douai received a cross from his teammate and made a low shot. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya immediately fell to the ground and took the ball.

In the 26th minute, Rice brought down Kvaratskhelia and was shown a yellow card by the referee, and Paris Saint-Germain was awarded a free kick. Later, the free kick taken by Paris Saint-Germain was cleared, and Fabian Ruiz volleyed the ball and hit it, helping Paris Saint-Germain take the lead 1-0.

In the 30th minute, Kvaratskhelia passed the ball, Barkola got the ball and shook off the defense to shoot, but was blocked by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. In the 33rd minute, Arsenal's attack was cleared, and Merino got the ball in the penalty area and volleyed, but the ball went wide of the goal.

Dembele assisted Ashraf to score

In the 55th minute of the second half, Paris Saint-Germain organized an attack. Vitinha got the ball and shook off the defense and made a cross, but the ball was intercepted by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. In the 58th minute, Arsenal got a corner kick opportunity. Saka kicked the ball into the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 65th minute, Ashraf took a pass from his teammate in the penalty area and shot, but the ball was caught by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. The referee reviewed the VAR and said that the ball touched Lewis Skelly's hand when Ashraf shot, so he awarded a penalty to Paris Saint-Germain. Later, Vitinha took the penalty, but it was saved by David Raya.

In the 70th minute, Paris Saint-Germain arranged for Dembele to replace Barkola. In the 72nd minute, Paris Saint-Germain seized the ball and launched an attack. Dembele received a pass from Kvaratskhelia in the melee and passed it horizontally. Ashraf received the ball and shot into the goal, helping Paris Saint-Germain continue to lead Arsenal 2-0.

In the 76th minute, Trossard's cross from the left was refracted, and Saka met the ball and shot it into the empty goal, helping Arsenal to tie the game 1-2. In the 81st minute, Dembele took a long shot after receiving a pass from his teammate, but the ball was directly blocked by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

In the second half stoppage time, Ben White shook off the defense and made a cross, but Merino headed the ball from the penalty area but it went wide.

In the end, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 2-1 at home and successfully advanced to the final.