Paris Saint Germain defeated Arsenal 2–1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Kickoff was at 19:00 UTC. The result gave the French champions a narrow advantage to take into the second leg in London, with the tie finely balanced at the halfway point of the last-four showdown.

For Paris Saint Germain, this victory was a statement of intent in their pursuit of a first Champions League title. Playing at home in the semi-finals,...