In the first leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League semi-final, Arsenal lost to French champion Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 after Merino's goal was disallowed despite conceding a goal. Arsenal defender Saliba said the team will analyze the game and reflect on it, and look forward to rebounding in the second leg away from home.

Dembele organized an attacking opportunity in the 4th minute. Kvaratskhelia dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back. Dembele received the ball and shot it in, helping Paris Saint-Germain to open the scoring with a 1-0 lead.

In the 47th minute of the second half, Rice took a free kick and Merino scored with a header, but after the intervention of VAR, it showed that Merino was offside, so the goal was ruled invalid.

In the end, Arsenal lost 0-1 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium and failed to lay a solid foundation for advancing to the final.

"We are a little disappointed to lose the first leg," said Saliba, 24. "We were under a lot of pressure in the first 20 minutes, but we played much better after that and had chances to score."

"We played better in the second half and created chances. It's not over yet. We have to go to the Parc des Princes for the second leg and we hope to win there. We have to look at the positive side. We are only 0-1 behind now and we can't give up. Everything can happen in the Champions League."

Saliba also said, "Dembele always appears in different positions. He will retreat, advance and run frequently. It is really difficult to defend against this type of player. We could have handled the first goal better. We will review the game, find out the shortcomings and improve for the second leg."

In addition, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya said in an interview, "The opponent scored a goal very quickly and had the upper hand in the first 15 to 20 minutes, but then we controlled most of the time and created a lot of opportunities, but Donnarumma made some wonderful saves."

"It's only the first leg and we can still take the positives from the game. The opponent is a top team, but I think the fighting spirit of my teammates deserves praise."

David Raya also said, "In fact, we had the chance to win this game. We know they are good at controlling the ball and they do a good job in this regard. They seized the opportunity to score a goal, and although we also had a chance, we failed to seize it."