An early strike in London secured victory for PSG in the first semi-final against Arsenal, with Ousmane Dembele netting the only goal just four minutes in.

The Gunners struggled for the first 30 minutes but began to press forward, culminating in a missed opportunity for Martinelli as Donnarumma made a stellar save.

PSG almost doubled their lead in the first half, but Raja in goal for Arsenal came up big.

Arsenal thought they had equalized early in the second half, but Merino’s goal was ruled offside.

Despite Arsenal’s attacking push, Trosar missed a key opportunity, reminding everyone why Donnarumma is considered one of the world’s top keepers. That would be Arsenal’s last significant threat of the match.

In the closing moments, PSG also had a chance to score again. Barkola squandered a good opportunity, sending the ball wide, while Ramoš hit the crossbar shortly after.

The second leg will take place next Wednesday in Paris.

85th minute – Ramos rattles the crossbar; fortune appears to be with Arsenal now.

84th minute – PSG showcased a dominant performance, with Ramos and Barkola teaming up. Barkola should have scored from about five or six meters but missed the target.

The match has concluded in London, with PSG maintaining their one-goal lead.

76th minute – Arsenal is striving to take control, but PSG holds firm, effectively managing the situation.

56th minute – A significant opportunity arises for Arsenal. Rice plays a critical role, setting up Trosar, whose shot is again thwarted by the remarkable Donnarumma.

Another phenomenal save from the Italian goalkeeper.

47th minute – Merino found the back of the net after the break, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

The second half has commenced, and Arsenal is expected to respond strongly.

The first half concludes, and PSG leads 1-0 thanks to Dembele’s early goal.

45th minute – Arsenal’s finest chance of the match. Initiated by Luis-Skelly, Martinelli charges into the penalty area from the left, shoots, but Donnarumma shines once again.

Arsenal finally appeared more threatening, pushing toward PSG’s goal as the first half wound down.

37th minute – Merino was fouled in the penalty area; Arsenal players called for a penalty, but referee Slavko Vinčić remained unresponsive.

31st minute – PSG has another opportunity, this time Due should have scored, but Raja made an excellent save. Kvaracheli’s shot hit the post, but he was flagged offside.

26th minute – PSG continued their assault, initiated by Hakimi, with Dembele involved, finishing with Kvaracheli, whose shot Raja saved.

As the first half progressed, PSG maintained the upper hand.

Arsenal struggled, unable to trouble Donnarumma’s goal.

14th minute – PSG has a chance as Marquinhos takes a shot that Raja saves.

4th minute – The scoring opens early in London as PSG takes the lead with Dembele’s goal.

The play began with Dembele, transitioning through Kvarachelia before returning to him for the finish.

The match in London has commenced.

The Champions League is nearing its conclusion, with four teams left. Tonight (21), Arsenal takes on PSG in the first semi-final in London.

Barcelona will face Inter in the second semi-final tomorrow (21).

Read the match preview here.