Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain’s opponents in the semi-finals of the Champions League 2024-2025 (Paris won 0-1 in the first leg, with the return leg on May 7), played one match before the second leg at Emirates Stadium yesterday. It was against Bournemouth in the Premier League and ended in a 1-2 defeat.
Martinelli – Trossard – Saka
Rice – Partey – Odegaard
Lewis-Skelly – Kiwior – Saliba – White
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It was a frustrating game for Arsenal against the now 8th-placed Premier League side, even if their dominance wasn’t particularly marked. But with 13 shots to 9, it seemed at least possible not to lose. But Bournemouth scored on their 2 shots on target, while Arsenal were less effective (4 on target).
Nor was there any real dominance in possession (51%), which above all gives the feeling that Mikel Arteta’s players had their heads in Paris. The latter also announced the possible withdrawal of Jurriën Timber (23-year-old defender), who started at right-back in the first leg and had to pull out due to pain. A difficult period for Arsenal. But beware, there’s nothing easy about PSG on Wednesday.
