PLAYER RATINGS | Arsenal 0-1 PSG: Paris win the first leg in London

Paris Saint-Germain edged past Arsenal 1-0 in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final thanks to Ousmane Dembélé early strike.
Arsenal v PSG - UEFA Champions League semi-final
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Paris Saint-Germain came out victorious 1-0 in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal thanks to an early goal from Ousmane Dembélé.

Though Luis Enrique's side controlled most of the first half, the Gunners took control of the game putting Paris on the back foot. Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma kept his side in the lead multiple times throughout the second half as he saved crucial chances from Arsenal.


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9 - Gianluigi Donnarumma

The Italian goalkeeper put up another impressive Champions League performance against Arsenal. The former AC Milan shot-stopper made numerous crucial saves to keep his side in the lead as the hosts took control of the game.

5 - Achraf Hakimi

It was certainly not his best outing this season in the Champions League with Paris tonight. The Morocco international has been beaten several times and many of Arsenal's dangerous offensives came from his side in the second half.

6 - Marquinhos

Solid outing from the Brazil international his partnership with Pacho was determinant tonight.

6 - Willian Pacho

Good game from Pacho. He was able to help his team withstand several of the hosts' attacks.

6 - Nuno Mendes

The Portuguese came up against an in-form Bukayo Saka and even though the English winger created many chances for his side, he was able to make it difficult for his opponent.

6 - Joao Neves

As many of his teammates, the Portuguese started the game very well as Paris took the lead early. Unfortunately, his influence on the game dropped significantly as the hosts took control of the game.

6 - Vitinha

The Portuguese midfielder had a good game against the Gunners.

6.5 - Fabian Ruiz

CerCertainly one of the best player of his side in the first half. Though, the Spaniard faded in the second half as many of his teammates.

6 - Désiré Doué

Good game from the 19-year-old as he created many chances in the first half. However, he slowly faded from the game as many of his teammates as the hosts took control of the game.

7 - Ousmane Dembélé

The Frenchman has put his side ahead after just three minute after a move he initiated. He had a solid game overall but was substituted at the 60th minute with what seemed like a thigh injury.

6.5 - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Kvaratskhelia was creating many chances for his side in the first half, he came out on top of his battle with Timber many times and provided the assist to Dembélé for the opening goal of the game.

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