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Arsenal’s Champions League dream ended in tears when they did not revolt against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris.
The Gunners came to fly from the blocks and tested Gianluigi Donnarumma early, but it It seemed that it would be one of those nights from the start. And that’s how it proved.
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Despite early edition, Arsenal Was behind a Fabian Ruiz Volley.
Achraf Hakimi Then added a brutal second time David Raya had kept Arsenal in the draw by denying Vitinha From the penalty spot.
But Bukayo SakaWho was denied all night through the old Nemesis Donnarumma, eventually surpassed the Italian in the 76th minute when he made the most out of a bent cross to shoot him and shoot in the net.
With the shortage on the night, Saka then got the chance to level the score, because he was found in the middle for free with an open goal of his grace.
But the winger was unable to keep the ball down as soon as he made contact and saw his effort sailing for miles over the bar.
PSG then saw the result without doubt to book their place in the Munich final Inter Milan. Here is how Sunsports Jordan Davies the Gunners assessed Paris.
David Raya – 7/10
That was the early dominance of Arsenal, the Spaniard had very little to do.
So it would have been even more frustrating to get the ball out of his net out of practical PSG’s first big chance, after he had looked at Kvaratskhelia his distant post just earlier.
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He was in conversation for a few minutes with goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana before the penalty, and it bred his fruit when he threw it past his left post.
Nothing that he could do to PSG finally made it 2-0 three minutes later.
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Jurrien Timber – 7
The Dutchman was constantly directed by Kvaratskhelia in the first stage and struggled as a result. This time he had a point to prove, and sometimes he did.
He cut in with the ball and was so effective in placing Arsenal in promising positions to attack and tear the PSG -Middenveld in the opening for 15 minutes.
And in defense, Kvaratskhelia hardly got a pinch. One time he did, he curled an attempt on Raya’s Post.
William Saliba – 7
A bad moment was an underhit pass to Kiwior that was staged and almost converted, but furthermore the Frenchman was a rock in Paris.
He was one of the reasons why PSG was not that powerful in attack in this second stage, which brightens trust and calmness. However, he didn’t get many opportunities to attack a good set piece.
Jakub Kiwior – 6
Nothing wrong about the back, but he just does not have the physical presence of attacking set pieces that the wounded Gabriel does.
It is not his fault. No matter how well he plays or no matter how few mistakes he makes, Kiwior will always be compared to the Brazilian, and if he had been fit, Arsenal might be in one Champions League final.
On a positive note, if Arsenal de Paal has to sell this summerHis transfer value has now risen considerably after he has been navigated by the last phases of Europe’s biggest competition.
Myles Lewis -Skelly – 5
A night where the teenager may seemed like his age, after he had played for the most part of his breakthrough campaign as a seasoned professional.
He was sometimes brilliantly under pressure on the ball, but then the mistakes and decayed concentration appeared, and then he really started to struggle.
After PSG went 1-0, a bad pass in his own half gave the hosts an incurring opportunity that should have ended up in the net.
After the break, Arteta decided to continue to exist with the 18-year-old, only for Lewis-Skelly to pick up a 56th minute booking, something he really did not need.
To end a bad night, a vast hand to block a shot was considered a penalty after a variety check. He was quickly immersed.
Thomas Partey – 6
A welcome return after he had missed the first stage because of the suspension and the midfield of Arsenal immediately improved, as well as to cancel the PSG press.
The Gunners look so much more controlled and balanced with the Ghanaese in the team, but he still has the kind of games that you want to tear yourself her out.
It was summarized for PSG’s second – the one who killed every opportunity to reach the final – because Pedey was too weak in a challenge on the edge of the box, the ball ended up in the lower corner of Raya.
Declan Rice – 6
He called for “big balls and magical moments” in the pre-match structure.
But when it came to actually sticking one of those magical moments away, he stuck his lines within the opening for three minutes, after just three minutes wide from Timber’s cross.
It was one of the three big chances missed by Arsenal, who really set the tone, and Rice could no longer evoke magic.
Not a bad performance, but without the required sprinkling of magic to really bring a team to a grand finale.
Martin Odegaard – 6
The Norwegian was in the spotlight in Paris, criticized widely because of his recent performances, and even some ridiculous suggestions that he had to be stripped of the captain.
He appeared here in the first half, dictated and weaving and created in tight pockets of space, and had bad luck not to see his pounding effort crawling in the post in the post before it was sent away by the enormous hand of Donnarumma.
Faded somewhat after the break, just when Arsenal needed something special.
Bukayo Saka – 6
He had the beating of Mendes again and was so dangerous in cutting, but just couldn’t maneuver enough space in the first half to test Donnarumma.
That changed in the second half. He could have had a hat trick in truth. Donnarumma threw a brilliant curly thump over the bar in the 64th minute.
But Saka continued to exist and got his goal 12 minutes later. The comeback could have been good if he hadn’t put Donnarumma over the bar and gaping an open goal.
Gabriel Martinelli – 5
Should have been tucked away from close by, but for a great Donnarumma stop.
He looked at it from the first whistle, skated Hakimi a few times left and worked incredibly hard defensive.
And yet there was not much different. The Brazilian just has to do more if he has a long term future In Arsenal, with the club that wants to strengthen this summer in its position on the left wing.
He was also involved in the first goal of PSG and went too fast at Ruiz before his emphatic finish.
Mikel Merino – 5
A really quiet evening after his return to the number 9 position.
There were a few good flick-ons and hold-ups that helped Arsenal to collect some momentum.
But in general his presence was just a constant memory of what Arsenal is missing in that position and what they should find if they have to compete for large trophies and reach semi -final and finals in the future.
Subs
Riccardo Calafiori (for Lewis-Skelly, 68) -6
A few decent crosses from the left, which gives something else to what Lewis-Skelly offers in that role. Good to look the Italian after weeks with a knee problem.
Leandro Trossard (for Martinelli, 68) – 6
Created the goal of Saka with a good bit of wing game and delivery. Should he have started about Martinelli? Afterwards is something great …
Ben White (for Hout, 83) – NVT
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