Tinotenda Hove -Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the semi-final second leg on May 7, 2025. The result sealed a 3-1 aggregate win for the French giants, who will now face Inter Milan in the final.
Despite a spirited performance from Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Bukayo Saka’s opening goal wasn’t enough to overturn the first-leg deficit. PSG responded with goals from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi, effectively ending the North London club’s hopes of reaching their first Champions League final since 2006.
Arsenal began brightly, with Saka giving the hosts a glimmer of hope. However, PSG quickly regained control. Ruiz leveled the match before Hakimi put the tie beyond doubt with a well-taken goal, silencing the home crowd and ensuring PSG’s progression to the final.
The defeat means Arsenal’s European campaign is over, and Mikel Arteta’s side will now turn their full attention to securing a top-four finish in the Premier League.
PSG’s victory sets up a mouth-watering clash with Inter Milan in the final, where both sides will be vying for European glory.
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