Arsenal’s explosive start in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal was the best way for Mikel Arteta and his team to push Paris Saint-Germain into a defensive stance early on.

Arteta’s squad created their first serious chance in just the fourth minute from a long throw-in and Declan Rice’s sudden shot inside the box. However, as in all of PSG’s Champions League matches this season, Gianluigi Donnarumma made an extraordinary save to deny an early shock from the Gunners.

Just four minutes later, Arsenal had another golden opportunity from a long throw-in by Thomas Partey and a poor clearance by PSG’s defenders, but Donnarumma was there again.

When a PSG defender’s header fell to Martin Ødegaard just outside the box, his sudden left-footed strike nearly gave Arsenal the lead, but Donnarumma’s lightning reflexes kept the score level.

The Italian goalkeeper made another rapid save to push away Arsenal captain’s powerful shot with his left hand, ensuring PSG maintained their 1-0 aggregate lead with two stunning early saves.