In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal faced a tough challenge from the start as Paris Saint-Germain’s attacks quickly paid off. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia delivered the ball to Ousmane Dembélé near the penalty area, and his shot beat David Raya for the opening goal. In the closing minutes of the first half, Gabriel Martinelli threatened Gianluigi Donnarumma with a shot, but the Italian goalkeeper saved it. Later, Mikel Merino’s goal at the start of the second half was disallowed for offside.

Team Performance?
We are halfway there. Our performance should mirror what we did against Real Madrid at home. We needed to push harder.

Team Issues?
We had a problem that we fixed after 15-20 minutes, which changed the game’s momentum. To reach the Champions League final, you must do something special and work harder—we must do the same.

Goal Opportunities?
There weren’t many, just a few key moments. We had a disallowed goal and two other big chances that didn’t go our way.

Complaints About the Referee?
No, I have no complaints. They are here to do their best, and they tried.

Thoughts on Controlling the Game?
You can’t do that. This is one of the best teams in the world, having beaten all English teams. You can’t fully control them—forget that idea. Where we can’t win, we must ensure the game goes where we want it.