Arsenal Secure Champions League Win Over PSG with Dominant First-Half Performance

Arsenal claimed their first victory in the revamped Champions League format with a 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium. After an initial draw with Atalanta, Mikel Arteta’s side came out strong, scoring two first-half goals that set the tone for the match.

Kai Havertz opened the scoring 20 minutes in, heading in a Leandro Trossard cross to beat PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Bukayo Saka then added a second with a free-kick that sailed past a crowded penalty area and caught Donnarumma off guard.

PSG had their chances, with Nuno Mendes and Joao Neves both hitting the woodwork, but their efforts were not enough to break down a well-organized Arsenal defense. The French side, no longer boasting stars like Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, or Neymar, found themselves outplayed for much of the game.

In the second half, PSG applied pressure as Arsenal struggled to keep possession, but the Gunners held firm. Arteta even handed a debut to £31m signing Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, underlining the squad’s confidence.

It was a satisfying night for Arsenal as they earned their first win in this season’s Champions League, with their eyes firmly set on progressing through the group stages.