Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes, but after that, it was all about PSG at their home. 

Luis Enrique has done a tremendous job with PSG and created leaders in different positions. 

Donnarumma has been a beast under the post. Hakimi, with 21 goal contributions, is now one of the best. Vitniha, Neves and Marquinhos are one of the best in their positions as well. 

Dembele is running for a potential Ballon d'Or finish. So, the credit should go to Enrique for all his efforts. 

Arsenal had their chances, but they failed to take them. Saka did score but missed one as well. 

So, it will be Inter Milan vs PSG in the final in Munich. Thank you for staying up with us. 

Good night, and I will see you on 1st June in the final. Till then, take care and enjoy football. 

LOLOS KE FINAL! ❤️💙#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/N6YZq4CMNo

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSGindonesia) May 7, 2025

Only one goal allowed and 8 saves made over 180 minutes against a team that put five past Real Madrid 😮

Gianluigi Donnarumma SHUT DOWN Arsenal and is heading to his first Champions League final 🏆

What a story! What a player! pic.twitter.com/VP31EU6JCF

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

PSG qualify for their second Champions League final ever. They will meet Inter Milan in the final in Munich.

𝐏𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 🏆

PSG knocked out Arsenal to enter their second-ever Champions League final.

Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi scored two goals for them as they beat Arsenal by 3-1 on aggregate.

It is Inter Milan vs PSG in the final!#PSGARS #PSG pic.twitter.com/kT2qVIWUtc

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 7, 2025

Merino could not make the best of his chance, and Donnarumma has the ball in his grasp. 1 minute to go before PSG head to Munich to meet Inter. 

White lobbed the cross, and Merino had to generate a lot of power to get that in target. 

Change went begging for Arsenal. 

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

In: Ramos

Out: Mendes

Yellow card for Saka. Do not if there was a foul, but, it is a yellow card for the Arsenal winger. 

Yellow cards for Calafiori and Kvaratskhelia for going against each other. 

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

Bukayo Saka has now scored 6 goals in the Champions League this season, more than:

L. Yamal (5)
A. Lookman (5)
M. Olise (5)
Rodrygo (5)

Carrying Arsenal's attack. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/djOE8EJcHl

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Brilliant cross from Calafiori, and Saka just had to direct it into the goal. 

Donnarumma was already out, but as the ball bounced in front of him, Saka could not control the touch. 

Achraf Hakimi has scored or assisted 8 goals in the Champions League this season, 3 more than any other defender:

A. Hakimi ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️
N. Mendes ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️
D. Dumfries ~ ⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️

World Class Wingback. 🌍 pic.twitter.com/CZcV2Rh5Na

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Saka puts one back for Arsenal. 

Trossard with the cross and Saka went past a defender to hit the back of the net.

15 minutes to go. Can they make a comeback?

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1)

What a finish. 

Achraf Hakimi with a special goal.

Arsenal gave the ball away, and Kvaratskhelia from the right initiated the attack. 

Partey did not have any idea where Hakimi was inside the box. 

After a quick turn, Hakimi hit the back of the net to extend PSG's lead. 

PSG 2-0 ARS (3-0)

HANDBALL ON LEWIS-SKELLY BUT DAVID RAYA SAVES VITINHA'S PEN!

ARSENAL ARE STILL IN IT 👀 pic.twitter.com/MJSpChSnyW

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

In: Dembele

Out: Barcola

Poor from Vitinha. Slow and low, and Raya had time to go down to his left and make the save. 

Still PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

In: Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli

Out: Calafiori, Trossard.

During Hakimi's shot, Lewis-Skelly had touched the ball. It is a penalty for PSG.

VAR check for a possible penalty for PSG. 

Hakimi runs away with the ball post Donnarumma's save. 

But his shot was saved by Raya. 

We are watching a masterclass performance from Donnarumma.

Saka's curling on-target shot is saved by Donnarumma. The sake of the head from Saka makes it more painful for Arsenal fan. 

And, Saliba won it this time. 

Barcola was nearly off for a counterattack. And Saliba fought it out to win the ball. 

The way Kvaratskhelia has worked back to defend Saka over these two legs... relentless. Not the sort of thing Neymar used to do at this club.

— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) May 7, 2025

The curling corner from Saka was dipping into the goal.

Donnarumma had to jump and punch it for another corner. 

Down the left side, with some quick feet dribbling, Vitinha dribbled past defenders before lobbing the ball towards the goal.

Raya grabbed the ball easily. 

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly.

Mendes made a brilliant run after receiving the ball from Kvaratskhelia. Mendes laid the ball for Doue to go for a shot. 

In the end, it was a weak, off-target shot from Doue. 

Neves first won the ball from Lewis-Skelly, and then Timber tackled to win the ball back for Arsenal. 

Finally, the referee had enough and gave a free-kick to PSG for a foul on Doue. 

A huge roar erupts as Dembele starts warming up.

Timber was able to find Saka on the right flank and before Saka could try to enter the box, Kvaratskhelia won the ball back from him.

Arsenal get us underaway. No changes yet from either team. 

The second half to start soon. Players are coming out of the tunnel. 

Tony Parker and Pierre Gasly are in the house for PSG vs. Arsenal 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zMmi78n8Nm

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 7, 2025

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes of the game. But saves from Donnarumma made sure PSG did not concede any before Fabian Ruiz scored a screamer to hand PSG the lead. 

Will Arsenal be able to make a match out of it, like Barcelona did last night?

Or, PSG are heading to Munich?

We'll see that after the break. 

Rice and Odegaard linked up with Saka for a portable chance before the first half whistle. 

Saka's cross was cleared away by Hakimi. 

2 minutes have been added as stoppage time. 

Barcola's powerful shot hit Lewis-Skelly hard. He is down in pain and we have a stoppage. 

Saka went through Mendes, and Rice nearly met with the pass. But, Ruiz was there to clear it out and create another counter attack for PSG. 

Saka's cross was left alone by Merino, hoping that someone from his team would connect with it in the far post. 

But, no red shirt was there to receive the ball. 

Timber went for a cross from the right, but Pacho was there to clear the ball with a header. 

Arsenal are trying but PSG are looking like the team in control.

5 - Since the start of April, no Premier League side has conceded more goals from set plays (excl. pens) in all competitions than Arsenal (5, level with Ipswich Town). Turnabout. pic.twitter.com/3PKwUNxCB8

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2025

🚨🚨 Fabián Ruiz has scored in the Champions League for the first time in his career. 🇪🇸⚽️#ChampionsLeague #UCL #PSGARS

pic.twitter.com/oxAicsyULO

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 7, 2025

Mendes blocks a close-range volley from Timber. Can Arsenal make a comeback? 

What it means 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pCA7FLBqi9

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Huge, huge, save from Raya. 

Another mistake from Arsenal, and Kvaratskhelia ran away with the ball. 

He found Barcola with a cross pass. But with his weak foot, Barcola could not find the power to beat Raya. 

Fabian Ruiz gives PSG the lead. An important lead. 

From the free-kick, the ball was not cleared well by Partey, and it fell perfectly for Fabian Ruiz to go for a powerful volley.

After a slight deflection, it went inside the goal.

PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

Yellow card for Arsenal's Declan Rice for a foul on Kvaratskhelia. 

Donnarumma has already made two big saves inside the first 10 minutes! 😳 pic.twitter.com/3g5S1q6zOX

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 7, 2025

Sloppy from Saliba and Barcola took the chance to nearly go one-on-one against Raya. 

Barcola crossed the ball to Doue, who took some time before Arsenal stopped the attack. 

We all know they are very dangerous from set pieces. 

Martinelli wins another corner as Hakimi blocked his cross. 

Yellow card for Nuno Mendes for a foul on Timber. 

Fabulous effort from Kvaratskhelia. 

Marquinhos started the attack for PSG, and Doue linked up with Kvaratskhelia.

His right-footed shot from just outside the box hit the goalpost. 

First big chance for PSG. 

Arsenal have dominated in the first 15 minutes of the game. But, it is good for PSG that they have yet to concede. 

This time, Saka tried to create a chance for Arsenal from the right. But Pacho shielded the ball well to let it go for a goalkick. 

In a first, PSG broke through from their defensive area and Hakimi had the chance to find a teammate with the cross. 

But his timid cross went straight to Raya. 

Donnarumma having a Sommer day.

— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) May 7, 2025

Donnarumma saves Odegaard's powerful volley from inside the box from a corner. 

Donnarumma is down in pain. 

Martinelli went wide before trying to make an entry inside the box. 

His attempted cross was deflected for a corner by Hakimi. 

Donnarumma made a huge save early in the game. 

Long throw from Partey and Martinelli's shot from close range was saved by Donnarumma. 

Just wide from Rice. 

Timber with a lobbed cross from the right, and Rice missed the chance with the header. 

Odeggard found Saka on the right. PSG doubled up against Saka to win the ball back. 

Mendes and Kvaratskhelia did the defending for them. 

PSG, the home team start things off.

Odegaard and Marquinhos shaked their hands and we are ready to go. 

It's go-time. pic.twitter.com/E2SbHRjiu1

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Almost time for PSG v Arsenal. No Dembele for the hosts with Doue expected to play through the middle. Thomas Partey returns in midfield for the visitors pic.twitter.com/Z3lz3W2Rgl

— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) May 7, 2025

Off to warmups!#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/5gefUBGkkS

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Locked in and ready to go 😤 pic.twitter.com/vTFaTuxNe4

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Riot police clash with fans in chaotic Paris scenes ahead of PSG vs Arsenalhttps://t.co/fMP4pCpWsE pic.twitter.com/QpKT2GKSy6

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 7, 2025

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN :

Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, N. Mendes - João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian - Barcola, D. Doué, Kvaratskhelia.

Subs:

Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Tape, Lee Kang In, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, O. Dembélé, Mbaye, G. Ramos.

Arsenal: Raya Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, White, Calafiori, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Trossard, Sterling.

1⃣4⃣👕#PSGARS I #UCL https://t.co/VuqV5eIJrj pic.twitter.com/4vHR2rr7X7

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 7, 2025

In the first semi-final, Inter Milan knocked out FC Barcelona by 7-6 in a Champions League classic match. Inter now have qualified for the final for the second time in last three seasons. 

Read more about PSG vs Arsenal head-to-head stats here. 

Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.

Meantime, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. 

Match: PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Semi-final, second leg

Date: 8 May, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

PSG will head into the second leg with a 1-0 goal advantage. Dembele with the lone goal for PSG. Donnarumma was top class for them with a few big saves.

Arsenal had their chances but could not take them. They are behind but not out. 

This is the first time PSG have beaten Arsenal in the Champions League.

Full time: Arsenal 0-1 PSG

PSG beat Arsenal for the first time in UEFA Champions League history.

Ousmane Dembélé scored the lone goal.

They head into the second leg with a 1-0 lead. Can Arsenal bounce back in Paris? #ARSPSG #uefachampionsleague #Arsenal #PSG pic.twitter.com/pESfNNMnXA

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 29, 2025

Ben White collides with Donnarumma during the free-kick, and he is down. It is nearly over for Arsenal. 

Nwaneri found Martinelli from a close range. But his shot went over the goal. Chance missed for Arsenal.

5 minutes added as injury time.

In: Nwaneri

Out: Odegaard

Only Man City (10) hit the woodwork more than PSG have in the CL this season (9). #UCL

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 29, 2025

In: Zaïre-Emery

Out: Joao Neves

Just at the edge of the box, Martinelli wins the free-kick as Hakimi fouls him. Can they hit the target? 

Marquinhos with a lobbed ball from their own half and Ramos with a great touch nearly beat Raya there. 

He hits the crossbar. 

Huge let off from Arsenal, and Ramos found Barcola with a great ball. 

Barcola was one-on-one nearly, and he missed the target at the far post by a few inches. 

In | White

Out | Timber 

Kvaratskhelia made a good entry on the right. But, after going deep, he went for a curling shot, which he mistimed completely. 

Sloppy from Arsenal and Barcola had the chance to hit the back of the net. 

But, he decided to go back and Neves went for a shot from outside the box. 

His shot went over the goal though. 

Odegaard to Trossard, but when Trossard played it to Saka, he was offside. 

In: Ramos

Out: Doué

Seeing Raya offplaced a bit, Kvaratskhelia went for a long shot from outside the box. He missed the target though. 

Odegaard, with a chipped ball, looks for Trossard in the middle. But, Donnarumma came running to grab the ball before it reaches the target

In: Barcola

Out: Dembele

Donnarumma turns into prime Buffon when he plays in England pic.twitter.com/ttPHTNEbPC

— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) April 29, 2025

Saka, from the right, made a quick entry in the final third. He gave it to Odegaard, who tried to find someone on the left, but his cross was deflected towards the right and Lewis-Skelly could not win the ball back for them. 

Arsenal are now finding it hard to go through the middle. Since Rice is not able to play as a No. 8, they are finding it tough to get the momentum going. 25 mins to go! 

Hakimi was nearly a second way to make an effort from close range. But, Saliba came running from behind to make the challenge. 

Big, big save from Donnarumma! 

Trossard with a left-footed shot from the left of the box. He also went for the far post after Rice played a swift ball to him. But, Donnarumma was just better to make the save, diving to his left. 

NO GOAL ❌

Mikel Merino's leaping header is disallowed for offside.#beINUCL #ARSPSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/NJSvTsJ7qn

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) April 29, 2025

VAR confirms that Merino was offside. So, it is back to Arsenal 0-1 PSG. 

A VAR check is going on to check whether Merino was offside or not. 

Rice with the free kick and Merino jumped in the air to beat Mendes for the header. 

Arsenal equalise at the start of second half.

Free-kick for Arsenal as Neves receives a yellow card for a foul on Merino.

No chances from either team. Arsenal kicks things off. 

The refereeing in the Arsenal vs PSG game so far has been top notch!

The position the ref is getting into is just top class.#ARSPSG

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) April 29, 2025

Half-time: Arsenal 0-1 PSG

PSG are leading at the moment in the Champions League semi-final, first leg, with Ousmane Dembele's 4th minute goal.

Arsenal did look great in the last 10 minutes of the first half, but could not find the back of the net!#UCL #ARSPSG #ArsenalVsPSG pic.twitter.com/CNJSknl8Zc

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 29, 2025

What a save from Donnarumma! 

Lewis-Skelly found Gabriel Martinelli with a great ball. But Gabriel Martinelli could not find the right spot to beat Donnarumma. 

Another foul from PSG and they are struggling to control the game now. 

Yellow card for Hakimi. This time, he does not get away with this. No attempt to play the ball, and he gets the yellow. 

Yellow card for Saka for a foul on Mendes on the byline. Saka looks frustrated, as he appealed for a yellow card for Mendes and got the yellow card himself.  

Arsenal are looking great now. But Trossard's effort went straight to Donnarumma

First big chance of the game for Arsenal. Saka, who had switched sides, chipped in a ball from the left. 

But, even a full-stretched Gabriel Martinelli could not reach the ball.

Saka tries to do a Messi there as he made a quick entry from the right and then went for a left-footed shot. It goes straight to Donnarumma.

Arsenal ask for a penalty as Merino is brought down by Neves inside the box. 

Neves got to the ball, and it won't be a penalty. 

Lewis-Skelly wins another free-kick as Neves fouls him at the edge of the box. Odegaard to take the free-kick. 

Arsenal are trying to play around PSG's midfielders. Saka has been playing a bit down and is now brought down by Ruiz. 

Arsene Wenger is at the Emirates!#ChampionsLeague #UCL #ARSPSG pic.twitter.com/rjuGMbwXSo

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 29, 2025

Raya just denied Doué, and Ruiz then took advantage of the rebound ball. Ruiz, who hit the post with this shot, was offside already. 

Arsenal players are looking frustrated as PSG are dominating them at the Emirates.

Can they make a comeback?

ARS 0-1 PSG#UCL #ARSPSG #ArsenalVsPSG #uefachampionsleague https://t.co/tdWvW59rzm pic.twitter.com/6QXajm1e8k

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 29, 2025

Kvaratskhelia goes deep inside the box from the left. Timber deflected his left-footed effort. 

It could have gone anywhere else. But, finally, Raya made a good save. 

We all knew that Ruiz vs Rice would be a battle to watch out for. Till now, Ruiz has won the battle for sure. 

The free-kick resulted in Kiwior heading the ball towards the target. But it went straight to Donnarumma

The Arsenal youngster has outsmarted Hakimi to win a free-kick here. Arsenal looking to get the momentum back. 

Arsenal captain gets some words from the referee as Timber fouls Kvaratskhelia again. 

⏱️10' | Arsenal 0-1 Paris SG

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 English teams Ousmane Dembélé has scored against:

▪️ARSENAL
▪️Liverpool
▪️Tottenham
▪️Chelsea
▪️Man City

❌Failed to score against Aston Villa, Newcastle and Man Utd#ARSPSG #PSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/6VKIALwoL5

— playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) April 29, 2025

This could have been a yellow. Timber fouls Kvaratskhelia. He is getting a few words from the referee. 

Kvaratskhelia tried to dribble through the defenders and went down inside the box. The referee was in a good position to take a look at the incident. 

He straightaway cancelled the call. 

Hakimi clipped the ball in the air for Marquinhos to go for the header. But the ball did not have enough pace for Marquinhos to Raya. 

Easy save at the end for the Arsenal goalkeeper. 

Declan Rice telling his teammates to calm down!#UCL #ChampionsLeague #ARSPSG pic.twitter.com/vY2A7ViEbK

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 29, 2025

Dembele tried to do a Ronaldinho there. But, his final left-footed attempt was not good enough to beat Raya. 

Trossard gets the yellow card for a foul on Hakimi, who was making a good run in a counterattack.

Marquinhos, the PSG captain, does well in stopping Martinelli at the back and allowing Arsenal a corner. 

He wants more noise from the visiting PSG fans. 

🔴🔵🦟 Ousmane Dembélé has now 45 G/A in 45 games for Paris Saint-Germain this season.

…what an impact on UCL semi finals too! pic.twitter.com/mZ7ENNkEKg

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 29, 2025

Ousmane Dembele powers PSG into the lead against Arsenal at the Emirates in their #UCL semifinal game.

0-1#JoySports pic.twitter.com/MPsnSTpFaD

— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) April 29, 2025

Who else but Dembele?

Top-class finish from the French star. He initialised the attack and then played it wide to Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia then met Dembele with a cut-back

A top-class left-footed cross volley from Dembele gave the visitors an early lead.

Arsenal 0-1 PSF

In seven years covering Arsenal I have never heard the Emirates like this before a game.

— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) April 29, 2025

PSG start things off in London.

1 minute of silence has been observed for Pope Francis.

We are done with the anthem and just minute away from the kickoff

Locked in 🔐 pic.twitter.com/lRdKJJBqzw

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 29, 2025

✅ Check-In @PSG_inside 👋#UCL | #ARSPSG | #PSG pic.twitter.com/7lC9jWg3Hy

— UEFA.com DE (@UEFAcom_de) April 29, 2025

The time is now 😤 pic.twitter.com/DUE1Y9bLNd

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 29, 2025

11 - For the first time since September 2023, Paris SG have fielded the same starting 11 in two consecutive competitive matches (v Nice last Friday and v Arsenal tonight). Risk? #ARSPSG pic.twitter.com/Es5pu0SZtf

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) April 29, 2025

Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé.

Subs: Matvey Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernández, Lucas Beraldo, Kang-in Lee, Senny Mayulu, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Gonçalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye.

Starting XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard.

Subs: Neto, Tommy Setford, Kieran Tierney, Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jack Henry-Francis, Raheem Sterling, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Ismeal Kabia, Ethan Nwaneri.

PSG have never won against Arsenal across all the competitions. In 5 matches between the clubs, Arsenal won twice while three matches were drawn. 

In the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal and PSG played 3 games between them. Arsenal won once and rest two matches were drawn. 

Football fans from India can watch the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final 1st leg match live on Sony Sports Network TV Channel. They can also live stream the match on Sony LIV App and Website with a paid subscription. 

Match: Arsenal vs PSG, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, semi-final, 1st leg

Date: 30th April

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Arsenal Stadium, London

A perfect night for Arsenal. They are up and about from the word go. However, Real Madrid did show some glimpses of their best in the first half. 

But in the second half, Arsenal dominated Real Madrid like a minnow team from smaller leagues. 

Declan Rice, with two stunning free-kicks, has now become the first player to score multiple free-kicks in a single UCL knockout game.

Mikel Merino also scored a beautiful goal to give Arsenal the important cushion they were looking for. 

Camavinga received a red during the fag end of the match and he will miss the second leg. 

But is it all over? When the team is Real Madrid, the game is not over until it's over. 

Arsenal will head to Berenbeau as favourites, but don't count out Real Madrid yet.

And, yes, Arsenal are still unbeaten against Real Madrid in UCL.

This was Koushik Biswas, bringing you all the updates of the match. I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Good night and see you in the next game.

Arsenal's #UCL record at the Emirates since 23/24 (inside 90 mins):

◉ 11 matches
◉ 29 goals
◉ 4 goals conceded
◉ 9 clean sheets
◉ 9 wins
◉ 0 defeats

Defending champions swept aside. 🧹 pic.twitter.com/J82l5xbUc6

— WhoScored (@WhoScored) April 8, 2025

🚨Full time | Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid

A special night for Declan Rice and Arsenal!

Declan Rice's brace and Mikel Merino's brace help Arsenal have a 3-0 lead in the first leg against Real Madrid. #ARSRMA #Arsenal #RealMadrid #UCL #ArsenalvsRealMadrid #DeclanRice pic.twitter.com/Gz5hOPAYd6

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 8, 2025

That's the second yellow card for Camavinga. He gets the red. 

Yellow card for Trossard.

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

4 minutes added as injury time.

🤯 Mikel Merino has scored more goals against Real Madrid than any other club in his career pic.twitter.com/PNbhlRP5il

— Transfermarkt.co.uk (@TMuk_news) April 8, 2025

Declan Rice direct free-kicks scored in his career to date (matches with full data coverage):

◎ 0 - First 381 matches
◉ 2 - Inside 12 minutes vs Real Madrid tonight#UCL pic.twitter.com/icrJEHaeQ0

— WhoScored (@WhoScored) April 8, 2025

In: Brahim

Out: Rodrygo

In: Tierney

Out: Rice

In: Garcia

Out: Alaba

Arsenal are cooking now!

Mikel Merino sends in another side-footed curling shot from just the edge of the box, and Arsenal are cruising now. 

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid

In: Trossard

Out: Saka

Yellow card for Camavinga. He will miss the second leg.

In: Vazquez

Out: Modric

HE DOES IT FOR THE SECOND TIME. 

Is it David Beckham in disguise? 

Declan Rice hits the top corner with another stunning, curling free-kick, and Arsenal extends their lead.

Arsenal 2-0 Real Madrid 

Incredible defending and save from Coutois. 

He first saved the shot from Martenelli, and David Alaba blocked the rebound shot. Merino then made another save from the second rebound ball. 

Arsenal should have scored here. 

Just about enough from Asencio to stop Rice from scoring his second. Partey with the through ball inside the box. 

Scoring a curling free-kick with Roberto Carlos in the crowd against Real Madrid.

Declan Rice won't be forgetting that one 🚀 pic.twitter.com/Pq3wu9rRMW

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BEND IT LIKE WHO??#ChampionsLeague #UCL #ARSRMA pic.twitter.com/y0XlXnJyqO

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 8, 2025

Woooooowwwwwwwww!

Whaaaatttttttt a goooaaaallll!

It had to be a stunner to beat Courtois, and Declan Rice provided that. 

A curling free-kick from that Alaba foul. The ball came inside from outside the goal and defeated a fully stretched Courtois. 

Arsenal 1-0 Real Madrid

Saka received the ball on the left and kept on drifting inside before a frustrated Alaba fouled him. 

Yellow card for Partey for a foul on Camavinga. Not sure if he knows anything about the collision. 

Jude Bellingham with another clever pass to find Mbappe inside the box.

But after a poor first touch, Mbappe made it tougher for himself to find the angle from left.

His effort hit the side net. 

Dua Lipa is at the Real Madrid vs. Arsenal UCL match 🌟 pic.twitter.com/ff4jDdgqbP

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 8, 2025

Arsenal start the second half. 

No changes from either teams

21 - Thibaut Courtois has saved 21 of the last 26 shots on target he has faced in the Champions League, including the last 10 (7 vs Atlético de Madrid and 3 vs Arsenal). Giant. pic.twitter.com/1SzTFnRuIg

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It is goalless at the end of the first half. 

But, the game was fascinating with Real Madrid and Arsenal looking threatening throughout the 45 minutes. 

Saka created a few chances for Arsenal, while Courtois made a few great saves. Mbappe had the best chance of the game so far but could not latch on.

Surely goals are coming in the second half. 

Stay tuned. 

2 minutes added as injury time in the first half.

Courtois keeps it level. 

He first saved Declan Rice's header from close range and then saved the rebound shot from Marteneli. 

Saka again got the better off Alaba and set another cross from right. 

However, this time, Marteneli was just ahead of the cross from Saka. 

Wooooowww..what a chance for Arsenal.

What a ball from Saka!

From the right, he was able to find the gap and send in a perfect cross for anyone from his team to tap in. 

Rice was not that far. But, a missed chance for the home side. 

ARSENAL CLOSE!! Brilliant from Saka no Arsenal player was ready to pounce!#ChampionsLeague #UCL #ARSRMA pic.twitter.com/BRohZNRrLf

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Martin Odegard, who burst onto the scene as a Real Madrid wonderkid, is now leading Arsenal against Real Madrid.

That was a fabulous ball from Jude Bellingham. He found Kylian Mbappe making a quick run, alone, inside the box. 

However, Mbappe was not threatening enough to beat Raya. 

Nearly for Kylian Mbappe. A dangerous ball from Vini, found Mbappe making a run inside the box. 

Countered by Timber and Partey, Mbappe went for a shot.

The shot went over the goal. However, Mbappe was already offside leading to the play. 

Vinicius Jr, again from the left, went for a right-footed shot. 

The curling shot did not curl enough to be on target. 

During the earlier play, Rice's shot was blocked by Asencio. The block did hit the hand. A VAR check was done. But, no penalty was given.

Martenelli made a good run on the left and his cross found Rice making an effort with a side volley. 

Ascencio blocked Rice's shot. 

Partey tried his luck in the rebound, but Courtois saved his shot.

The atmosphere is just electric. 

Arsenal are having the upper hand with nearly five attacks already. In the meantime, Real Madrid looked threatening with counterattacks. 

Myles Lewis-Skelly (18Y 194D) is the second youngest Englishman to start a Champions League quarter-final after Jude Bellingham vs. Man City in 2021 (17Y 281D).

And they both share the pitch together at the Emirates this evening. 🏟️#UCL pic.twitter.com/PWch0Fw5gs

— Squawka (@Squawka) April 8, 2025

Vinicius Jr., from the left tries an ambitious shot. However, his shot went over the goal.

3 - Luka Modrić 🇭🇷 is the third-oldest outfield player to start in a UCL quarter-final (39y 211d), after Ryan Giggs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in 2014 v Bayern Munich (40y 123d) and Alessandro Costacurta 🇮🇹 in 2006 v Lyon (39y 339d). Eternal. pic.twitter.com/L7RwU8G8mA

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 8, 2025

Kylian Mbappé had to catch up with Thierry Henry ahead of Arsenal-Real Madrid 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/gOxkVu3PLa

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 8, 2025

Nearly own goal from Camavinga. Corner for Arsenal. 

A mistake from Saka led Vinicius Jr. to run away with the ball. Vinicius' effort, deflected away off Saliba, went straight to Raya. 

Easy save from Raya as Mbappe made an effort from outside the box.

🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️

🧱 Kiwior partners Saliba
⚓️ Rice in the middle
🔙 Saka returns to the starting XI

Let's make it happen, Gunners 👊

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 8, 2025

📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial!
🆚 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/qIsTYbaDS1

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 8, 2025

Vinicius Jr. will miss the second leg of the fixture, if he gets a yellow card tonight vs Arsenal. 

Thibaut Courtois will be back after missing the last three games due to a knee injury. Lunin is injured, by the way.

Raheem Sterling is suspended for this match after picking up three yellow cards.

Theirry Henry scored the only goal in meetings between these two clubs in UEFA Champions League. Henry scored in the first leg of round of 16 meet in 2005/06 Champions League, while the second leg was a goalless draw.

Arsenal won: 1

Real Madrid won: 0

Draws: 1

Football fans from India can watch the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final first-leg match on Sony Sports Network Channel. 

Moreover, they can watch the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website as well.

Match: Arsenal vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg

Date: 9 April 2025

Time: 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London