Paris Saint-Germain faces Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, with PSG manager Luis Enrique guiding the French club as they pursue a first title in the tournament. The first leg is set for Tuesday at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal enters the match following a quarterfinal victory against Real Madrid. The English side eliminated the defending champions with a 5-1 aggregate score.
Under the direction of Luis Enrique, PSG has also advanced through the knockout stages, reaching the semifinals after navigating the earlier rounds. The team secured the Ligue 1 championship ahead of this European tie.
The two clubs previously met in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League this season. Arsenal won the initial encounter 2-0 at home in October.
Key players for Arsenal include midfielder Declan Rice, who scored two goals in the quarterfinals, and forward Bukayo Saka, involved in 25 goals this season. Captain Martin Ødegaard also directs the midfield.
PSG's lineup features players like Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi on the flanks. Midfielder João Neves has become a regular presence in the team. Ousmane Dembélé and recent addition Khvicha Kvaratskhelia contribute to the attack.
Arsenal has shown defensive strength in the tournament, allowing seven goals in 12 matches and keeping six clean sheets. Their attack has produced 30 goals over the same period.
PSG arrives in London having recently secured their domestic title. The club aims to add a Champions League trophy to their honors, five years after reaching their only final.
The other Champions League semifinal features Barcelona against Inter Milan. Both matches will determine which clubs compete in the final in Munich.
Luis Enrique addressed reporters ahead of the match. He stated his team is the semifinalist he favors and noted similarities between the two sides.
