Arsenal falls short again in Champions League semifinal against PSG
- Arsenal was eliminated from the Champions League semifinals after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Arsenal failed to convert opportunities into goals.
- The loss marks another season without a trophy for Arsenal, extending their five-year trophy drought.
In Paris, Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on May 7, 2025. After losing the first leg 1-0 at home, they hoped to turn the tie around but fell short, resulting in a 2-1 defeat that concluded in a 3-1 aggregate loss. Despite Arsenal's significant possession and 19 attempts at goal during the match, they struggled with finishing chances, evident when Bukayo Saka missed an open net opportunity in the 79th minute. Manager Mikel Arteta confidently expressed that his team performed better overall, but PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma proved decisive with crucial saves throughout both legs. PSG coach Luis Enrique disagreed with Arteta's assessment, emphasizing that goals ultimately define matches. Arsenal's failure to capitalize on their promising performances has now led to a trophy drought extending five years since their last major trophy—the FA Cup in 2020. Under Arteta's management, they have managed to finish as runners-up in the Premier League consecutively for the past two seasons, but this latest loss further amplifies the pressure on them to secure silverware going forward. Captain Martin Odegaard stressed the need for learning from missed opportunities in both legs against PSG, as they must now regroup and prepare for future challenges.