On April 30 , the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals ushered in a much-anticipated contest, with Premier League powerhouse Arsenal playing against French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint - Germain at the Emirates Stadium. After 90 minutes of fierce competition, thanks to Dembele's lightning goal in the 4th minute of the game, Paris finally defeated Arsenal 1-0 away from home and took the lead in the two-round knockout match.

Just after the game started, in the 4th minute, Paris showed a strong offensive efficiency. K77 completed a reverse triangle pass, Dembele quickly inserted and made a decisive volley in the penalty area. The ball hit the inside of the post and bounced into the goal, helping Paris get a dream start. Arsenal goalkeeper Raya was powerless to do anything about it, and the score on the field was quickly rewritten to 1-0 .

Arsenal then launched a counterattack. In the 24th minute, Odegaard's free kick accurately found his teammate Chiviol, but the latter's header was easily confiscated by Donnarumma. After that, Martinelli, Saka and others tried to create threats from the wing many times, but they were all resolved by Paris's defense and goalkeeper. In particular, before the end of the first half, Martinelli had a great opportunity, but the shooting angle was too straight and was bravely saved by Donnarumma.

Arsenal scored a goal quickly after entering the second half, but unfortunately it was cancelled by VAR . In the 47th minute, Rice sent a free kick into the penalty area, and Merino headed the ball into the goal. However, the slow-motion camera showed that he was offside at the moment of taking off, and the referee decisively ruled the goal invalid after being prompted by VAR . This episode became Arsenal's most threatening goal of the game.

Despite being away from home, Paris did not play conservatively in the second half. In the 85th minute, Gonzalo Ramos ' powerful shot hit the crossbar in the penalty area, almost expanding the score for the team. And Barcora's shot, which he assisted before, also missed the far corner slightly. Paris continued to create threats, which was thrilling.

In the end, thanks to Dembele's opening goal and Donnarumma's brilliant performance throughout the game, Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 1-0 away from home, laying a solid foundation for the second leg at home. Although Arsenal had many opportunities, they were unable to break through Paris' iron defense, and their luck with goals being blown off and goalposts blocking them was also slightly unsatisfactory.