Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the Champions League final, securing an opportunity to contend for the coveted title once more, by defeating a struggling Arsenal 2-1, demonstrating exceptional adaptability in the face of sustained attacks.

Deprived of their usual ball possession, PSG initially appeared unsettled, but were ultimately propelled to a 3-1 aggregate victory by effective counterattacks and the impressive performance of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Paris Saint-Germain has reached the final of Europe's premier club competition for the second time in its history (five years ago, they were runners-up). This significant achievement was accomplished the season after superstar Kylian Mbappé's transfer to Real Madrid.

ムバッペがいなくなったことで、クラブはこれまでのように他のスーパースターを連れてくるのではなく、大きな変化を迎えました。これは、10年以上もズラタン・イブラヒモビッチやメッシ、ネイマールのような有名な選手にお金をたくさんかけてきたクラブのやり方とは違います。

クラブの新しい方針に従い、ルイス・エンリケ監督は若くて経験豊富な選手を組み合わせたチームを作り、ヨーロッパで素晴らしいサッカーを見せています。

エンリケは言いました。「最初から私たちの目標は、歴史に残るような場所に立つために十分努力することだと言いました。それは今も同じです。早く待ち望んだトロフィーを手に入れるためです。昨年から進歩してきたこのプロジェクトで、私は監督として完全に自由に、そして大統領からのサポートを受けて、市場に合わせながら理想のチームを作れることにとても満足しています」

The French club is set to face Inter Milan in Munich on May 31st, with their sights set on securing their inaugural Champions League title.

"We place our trust in the coach and our gifted, ambitious young players," stated PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi to CBS Sports. "They will give their utmost for the team and the jersey, fighting for the city and the club. There is still one match to be played, and our struggle is far from over."

Three-time European champions Inter defeated Barcelona 7-6 in a remarkable semi-final that will be etched in history.

After triumphs over Aston Villa and Liverpool, and holding off Arsenal, PSG finds itself burdened by past failures at this stage, having been defeated by Borussia Dortmund in the previous year and by Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.

試合は27分、アーセナルがエリア端へのフリーキックを守った直後、PSGがチャンスを掴みました。ファビアン・ルイスが戻ってきたボールをうまくシュートし、最初のゴールを決めました。

Following a 72nd-minute accurate curling finish from Achraf Hakimi which extended the lead to 2-0, Bukayo Saka managed to pull a goal back for Arsenal.

Having struggled in London last week, where Arsenal, unable to match PSG's midfield intensity, succumbed to a 1-0 defeat, they rediscovered their momentum this time with the return of midfielder Thomas Partey, resulting in Arsenal attempting 61 attacks compared to PSG's 26.

Arsenal's early dominance was nearly rewarded when Declan Rice narrowly missed a header and Gabriel Martinelli's shot was expertly saved by Donnarumma.

Arsenal asserted their dominance from the flanks against PSG, with Martin Ødegaard notably testing Donnarumma once more in the eighth minute with a low drive from outside the area.

PSGはカウンターアタックでチャンスを探すしかありませんでしたが、チャンスはあまりありませんでした。しかし、17分にフビチャ・クヴァラツヘリアが左サイドにスペースを見つけ、右足で正確なカーブシュートを打ち、ポストに当たりました。

Following that, they were unable to capitalize on a misdirected pass from William Saliba, as Désiré Doué's subsequent shot was weak and went straight to the goalkeeper.

試合の終わり近く、アーセナルにまた良いチャンスがありました。サカは正確にシュートして、ゴールの上の角を狙いましたが、ドンナルンマが体を伸ばして素晴らしいセーブをしました。

Following this, Vitinha unfortunately missed a penalty kick after VAR determined Miles Lewis-Skelly committed a handball; shortly thereafter, PSG extended their lead when Hakimi, assisted by substitute Ousmane Dembélé, powerfully struck the ball into the corner of the net.

Arsenal maintained their offensive pressure until the end, with Saka scoring in the 76th minute to narrow the gap slightly.