PSG quite logically lost to Arsenal this Tuesday on the second day of the league phase of the Champions League (0-2).
23:10 – The match summary
Paris logically bows to Arsenal (0-2). After a big observation round of around twenty minutes, Arsenal quite logically opened the scoring thanks to Havertz who took advantage of a rough exit from Donnarumma (20′). But Paris managed to react quite quickly and eight minutes after Havertz’s goal, Nuno Mendes tried from a tight angle but his shot failed to hit the post. In the process, Hakimi also tries his luck but Raya deflects for a corner (30′). These two opportunities will quickly be swept aside by Saka’s tricky free kick. The English international doubled the lead after another close call from Donnarumma (35′). Returning from the locker room, the Italian goalkeeper was, this time, decisive after a sublime move from Arsenal. He repels Martinelli’s powerful recovery (51′). After the hour mark, Paris wanted to make Arsenal doubt and rushed to attack. Neves hit the crossbar after a clever deflection at the near post (65′) before Raya won with a floating shot from Lee (66′). PSG will ultimately not really succeed in worrying David Raya and the men of Luis Enrique will remain silent throughout the meeting. Paris will meet PSV Eindhoven on the third day of the league phase of the Champions League on October 22.
23:00 – A sad first since 2015
For the first time in nine years in the Champions League, Paris failed to score a goal in a match in the biggest European competition. It dates back to 2015 and a match against Real Madrid.
22:55 – The ranking
After this Arsenal – PSG, the Parisians slip to 18th position in the ranking of the league phase of the Champions League. The Gunners climb to seventh position. The Parisians will have to get back on track against PSV Eindhoven the next day.
22:51 – It’s over! Paris bows!
Slavko Vincic whistles the end of this Arsenal – PSG. The Gunners dominate Paris and pocket their first success of the season in the Champions League. Luis Enrique’s players lost for the first time this season in all competitions.
22:47 – Arsenal’s last change (90+1′)
Mikel Arteta makes his last change and will offer a few minutes to a young academy player. Myles Lewis-Skelly replaces second scorer of the evening Bukayo Saka.
22:46 – Additional time revealed (90′)
Four minutes are added in this Arsenal – PSG. The Parisians are heading straight for their first defeat of the season.
22:43 – Kolo Muani off balance (87′)
As Hakimi overflowed down the right side, Randal Kolo Muani was caught by Rice but it was outside the penalty area.
22:40 – Marquinhos cannot find the target (85′)
He wins in the aerial duel but Marquinhos does not find Raya’s target on this outgoing corner. The Parisians still cannot find the net in this Arsenal – PSG.
22:38 – Saliba saluted (82′)
The former OM defender delivers another great performance in this Arsenal – PSG and several of his teammates come to congratulate him.
22:36 – Kiwior under pressure (81′)
Big pressure from Hakimi in the opposing area but Kiwior doesn’t tremble and manages to escape.
22:34 – The Parisians ask for hands! (78′)
After a blocked ball, Calafiori touches the ball with his hand but the VAR does not intervene. The game can resume, much to the chagrin of PSG players.
22:33 – A double warning (77′)
Slavko Vincic takes out the first two cards of this Arsenal – PSG after a clash between Ruiz and Calafiori.
22:32 – Donnarumma decisive! (75′)
Martinelli stumbles again on Donnarumma who is the author of an excellent second half in this Arsenal – PSG. He goes to the ground very quickly on this little low ball slipped by the Brazilian winger.
22:31 – Trossard gives up his place (74′)
Mikel Arteta makes a third change in this meeting with the entry of Gabriel Jesus in place of Leandro Trossard, author of an assist in this Arsenal – PSG.
22:29 – Havertz bites the ball (73′)
The German international is very frustrated after a foul called against him and even bites the ball. He asked for the corner.
22:25 – Lee’s floating strike!! (68′)
Paris is in a strong moment! Kang-in Lee tries from outside the area and his floating shot is not far from deceiving Raya who makes a decisive save.
22:23 – THE BAR!! (66′)
After Nuno Mendes’ post in the first half, Neves finds Raya’s bar on this corner! It’s hard for Parisians.
22:22 – The corner of the revolt? (66′)
Nuno Mendes gets a corner for the Parisians who are still trying to sound a revolt in this Arsenal – PSG.
22:20 – Change on both sides (63′)
The two coaches are making changes in this Arsenal – PSG. Merino replaces Partey on the Gunners side while Ruiz and Kolo Muani replace Vitinha and Doué.
22:18 – Paris comes up against the English wall (62′)
The Parisians do not really find solutions against the Gunners defense who are densifying to maintain their advantage.
22:14 – Another thrill for Paris! (58′)
Havertz is alone in the center and snaps his head but Nuno Mendes slows down the leather and Donnarumma then intervenes. The Parisians are close to taking a third goal in this Arsenal – PSG.
22:13 – Donnarumma wins (56′)
The English corner achieves nothing because Donnarumma makes an authoritarian exit after Rice’s kick.
22:11 – Martinelli gets a corner (55′)
First corner of the evening for the Gunners in this Arsenal – PSG after provocations from Martinelli on the left side.
22:08 – WHAT A MOVEMENT!! (52′)
DONNARUMMA SAVES PARIS! On a sublime aerial movement from the Gunners, Martinelli volleys but the Italian goalkeeper makes a sublime save. Paris was very close to sinking in this Arsenal – PSG.
22:06 – Barcola ahead (50′)
The former Lyonnais lacks liveliness on this cross from Doué and is beaten by Calafiori who was much more incisive on this shot.