Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goal that gave Paris Saint-Germain the victory over Arsenal in the first leg of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League semifinals. However, the winger will be taking a back seat in the second leg at the Parc des Princes.
PSG are hoping to return to the Champions League final for the first time since 2020, when they fell to Bayern Munich. With key players like Achraf Hakimi also in top form, Dembele could once again be the difference-maker as Luis Enriqueâs side chases European glory in May.
Arsenal, trailing by just one goal on aggregate, are determined to bounce back and replicate the form that saw them eliminate Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. With stars like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard leading the charge, the Gunners are aiming to make their first Champions League final appearance since 2006, when Thierry Henry spearheaded their run to face Barcelona.
Why is Ousmane Dembele not starting against Arsenal today?
Ousmane Dembele is starting on the bench in todayâs Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Luis Enrique confirmed heâd be available during Tuesdayâs pre-match press conference, suggesting that the Frenchman could come on in the second half.
Ousmane Dembele of PSG.
Tests made after the first leg in London revealed that Dembele suffered a muscle strain in his thigh, which is why he wonât be playing from the get-go in Paris today. His recovery was promising enough to grant him a place on the bench though, so chances are we see Dembele suit up at some point in the match.
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PSG vs Arsenal: Lineups for the semifinal
PSGâs confirmed starting eleven â GK: Donnarumma DF: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes MF: Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz FW: Doue, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola.
Arsenalâs starting lineup â GK: Raya DF: Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly MF: Odegaard, Rice, Partey FW: Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
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