Destination: The Final.That’s today’s L’Equipe headline, accompanied by a photo featuring PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, captain Marquinhos, and rising star Desire Doue.For Paris Saint-Germain, there is no alternative path after a 1-0 first-leg victory in London. This is a historic opportunity to reach another final – this time in front of packed stands, unlike five years ago when the final was played in empty stadiums for reasons we all remember too well.🗞️ « Destination finale » : la une du journal L’Équipe du mercredi 7 mai 2025Pour consulter l’édition : https://t.co/QXV2WwPYy0 pic.twitter.com/fGNwzrpmLC— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) May 7, 2025 Football is emotion. Football is an explosion. Football is a celebration. And at the same time, it is sorrow. As L’Equipe noted, we’ve experienced one such moment, and now another “intergalactic” semifinal awaits. One that will captivate the football world because Arsenal also stand on the verge of making history. A single goal is but the blink of an eye, everything can change instantly. Everyone involved in this final knows that all too well.Think of the presents Inter and Barcelona gave us in their unforgettable two-legged clash – truly one for the history books. Who knows what tonight might bring from PSG and Arsenal, two clubs representing the future of football and known for their attacking styles?##NAJAVA_MECA_8910386##Yes, the match will be played in front of a home crowd in Paris, on the field of the French champions. But does home turf really matter in battles like this? As we saw with Inter vs. Barcelona, the game could’ve been played on an ice rink in Svalbard, and the madness of football would still have overwhelmed all external factors.Now imagine PSG coach Luis Enrique, who turns 55 this Thursday, saying that his team will suffer in the second leg, even after winning in London. What exactly does Luis Enrique know when he says something like that?This PSG is so powerful! Dembele and Gigi silenced the EmiratesLet’s be clear: we’re talking about a manager who has won nine trophies with Barcelona and five with PSG. A man is unique in many ways, and the battle for Europe’s greatest crown – the one Les Parisiens have dreamed of for so long – awaits. And from the Spaniard’s own words, we get a clear sense of how they’ll play tonight:”There’s no single line in our team that’s superior to another. That’s one of PSG’s strengths – no matter who’s missing, the team is always ready to compete. We don’t calculate. We always try to replicate the same game plans, whether at the Parc des Princes or away. That’s not easy to achieve. It takes a team with clarity and strong principles. We never play cautiously, regardless of any advantage from the first leg. This is just a second leg against Arsenal, who are trailing by one goal, but we don’t play for a draw. We’ll try to repeat our usual approach, to be aggressive and show character. With the quality of our players, that’s our edge, and I’m pleased with what I see,” said Luis Enrique.Gigio’s calvary: He atoned for his sins and how goes for the gloryThat’s why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also painted a clear psychological picture of his squad before they step onto the pitch:”We’re full of enthusiasm; we want to win. We’ll be playing in the most beautiful city in the world, against a great opponent. We know what we have to do. We learned from the first match, right down to the details. This is our second chance to make the final. I think this is one of the biggest matches of my career. Let’s stop talking, let’s play, show our best side, and win,” said Arteta.Kids bring you joy, men win you titlesHe also shared his thoughts on the key to unlocking the path to the final:”We’ll have to do what we did in the first match. We’ve shown what we’re capable of in the Champions League. Nobody expected us in the semifinals. So, let’s write history. Aside from those first 15-20 minutes of the first leg, we were in control. We know what we have to do. We must embrace the moment. To reach the final, we’ll have to do something extraordinary. We’ve done that before. Now, we need to raise our game to another level, and we will. We must believe we can do it,” Arteta concluded.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – SEMI FINALSTuesday Inter – Barcelona 4-3 a.e.t. (3-3)/Lautaro 21, Calhanoglou 45 pen, Acerbi 90+3, Frattesi 99 – Garcia 54, Olmo 60, Raphinha 87/Inter win 7-6 on aggregateWednesday22:00: (2.15) PSG (3.60) Arsenal (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
