Paris Saint-Germain withstood repeated attacks and displayed remarkable resilience on Wednesday, ultimately overcoming an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to advance to the Champions League final and seize another opportunity to claim the coveted title.

Uncharacteristically lacking the ball possession it typically commands, PSG appeared vulnerable initially but ultimately prevailed 3-1 on aggregate, predominantly through effective counter-attacks and critical saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

PSG got to the final of Europe's main club competition for only the second time ever. They were second five years before. They did this in the first season after their star player, Kylian Mbappé, left to go to Real Madrid.

The significant void left by Mbappé was not effectively filled by another prominent star. This represented a profound shift at a club where, for over a decade, the ownership had invested heavily to recruit celebrated individuals like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Lionel Messi, and Neymar.

The club's new strategy helped coach Luis Enrique create a strong, improved team that played some of the best football in Europe.

"From the start, I said our aim was to work hard enough to be able to make history – and that's still our aim," Enrique said. "To be the first to win the trophy we've wanted for a long time. This project has changed a lot since last year, and I feel very good here as a coach because the president gives me the freedom and support to build what we want, changing things based on the market to create a team that gets better every day."

The French club will pursue its inaugural Champions League title when it encounters Inter Milan on May 31 in Munich.

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi told CBS Sports that they strongly believe in their coach and their talented, young, and determined players. He said the players are deeply committed to the team and show strong dedication to the club, the city, and the shirt they wear.

With one fixture remaining, we have not yet concluded.

Triple European champions Inter prevailed over Barcelona with a 7-6 aggregate score in what is widely considered one of the most memorable semifinals in the competition's history.

PSG, having defeated Aston Villa and Liverpool before eliminating Arsenal, suffered defeat against Borussia Dortmund at this juncture last year and was overcome by Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.

Paris Saint-Germain secured the opening goal in the twenty-seventh minute following a set piece, as the Arsenal defense deflected a free kick towards the edge of the box. The ricocheting ball landed fortuitously for Fabian Ruiz, who unleashed an exceptional half-volley into the goal.

Achraf Hakimi executed a clinical curled finish in the 72nd minute to establish a 2-0 lead on the night before Bukayo Saka reduced the deficit for the Gunners.

Last week in London, Arsenal initially faced difficulties, finding it challenging to match PSG’s midfield intensity, which led to their 1-0 defeat.

On this occasion, buoyed by the return of midfielder Thomas Partey, the Gunners generated 61 attacking opportunities, whereas PSG managed only 26.

The visiting side swiftly converted their superiority into opportunities, first through Declan Rice's mistimed header and then Gabriel Martinelli's saved attempt by Donnarumma.

Arsenal dominated PSG on the wings and were almost on the score sheet again in the eighth minute when Martin Ødegaard struck a powerful low shot from outside the box, compelling Donnarumma to make another impressive save.

PSG's strategy was largely confined to anticipating counterattack opportunities, which proved to be scarce.

A breakthrough eventually occurred in the seventeenth minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, finding ample space on the left flank, cut inside onto his right foot and unleashed one of his characteristic, precisely aimed shots which struck the post.

PSG subsequently failed to exploit a misdirected pass from William Saliba, yet Désiré Doué's ensuing attempt was a tame effort directed straight at Raya.

Soon after the hour mark, Arsenal had another good chance when Saka curled a shot that looked like it was going into the top corner, but Donnarumma stretched his body and pushed the ball away.

Subsequently, Vitinha failed to convert a penalty awarded after a VAR review deemed Myles Lewis-Skelly had committed a handball; nonetheless, Paris Saint-Germain soon extended their advantage when Hakimi clinically struck the ball into the net following an assist from substitute Ousmane Dembélé.

Arsenal persisted in their attacking endeavors until the final whistle, managing to narrow the gap when Saka scored in the 76th minute.