Paris Saint-Germain demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical acumen on Wednesday, successfully repelling a barrage of Arsenal's attacks to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory. This triumph propels them into the Champions League final, offering another opportunity to claim the coveted title.

Uncharacteristically lacking in ball possession, PSG initially appeared vulnerable but secured their progress with a 3-1 aggregate victory by capitalising on counter-attacks and the crucial saves of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Paris Saint-Germain got to the final of Europe's top club competition for only the second time ever. They were second five years before. They did this in the first season after their important player, Kylian Mbappé, left to join Real Madrid.

Rather than simply substituting Mbappé with another high-profile player, the club underwent a significant transformation. For over a decade, the ownership had consistently invested substantial sums to acquire prominent figures such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Lionel Messi, and Neymar.

The club's new plan helped coach Luis Enrique create a strong and energetic team that played some of the best football in Europe.

Enrique said that from the beginning, their aim was to work hard enough to be able to make history and win the trophy they have been waiting for. He explained that this project has grown since last year, and he feels very good as a coach because the president gives him the freedom and help to create the team they want, changing things based on the market to make the team better every day.

The French side will pursue its inaugural Champions League title against Inter Milan on May 31 in Munich.

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi told CBS Sports that they have strong belief in their coach and their young, talented, and eager players. He stressed that these players fight hard for the team, show great commitment to the jersey, and represent the city and the club well.

With one fixture remaining, our endeavours are far from concluded.

In a memorable semi-final encounter, three-time European champions Inter triumphed over Barcelona with an aggregate score of 7-6.

After beating Aston Villa and Liverpool, and then Arsenal, PSG lost to Borussia Dortmund at this point last year. They were also beaten by Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.

Paris Saint-Germain finally found the breakthrough in the twenty-seventh minute, capitalising on a set piece after the Arsenal defense headed a free kick out to the periphery of the box, where Fabian Ruiz struck a magnificent half-volley into the goal.

Achraf Hakimi expertly curled a precise strike into the net in the 72nd minute, extending the lead to 2-0 before Bukayo Saka registered a response for the Gunners.

Arsenal had experienced initial difficulties last week in London, finding it challenging to contend with PSG's midfield intensity, and consequently suffered a 1-0 defeat.

This time, buoyed by the return of midfielder Thomas Partey, the Gunners mounted 61 attacks, while PSG managed only 26.

The visiting team's supremacy was swiftly affirmed, yet Declan Rice's commanding header went wide, and Gabriel Martinelli's subsequent attempt was thwarted by Donnarumma.

Exploiting the flanks effectively, Arsenal continued to press, and in the eighth minute, Martin Ødegaard unleashed a potent low drive from distance, compelling Donnarumma to produce another impressive save.

PSG were largely compelled to rely on counterattacks, but such opportunities were scarce.

A chance finally emerged in the seventeenth minute when, finding some room on the left flank, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cut inside onto his right foot and unleashed one of his characteristic, accurate strikes that struck the post.

Subsequently, Paris Saint-Germain were unable to exploit a poorly executed pass by William Saliba, and Désiré Doué's subsequent attempt proved feeble, directed squarely at Raya.

Shortly after the sixty-minute mark, Arsenal created another significant chance as Saka expertly curled a shot that appeared destined for the top corner, but Donnarumma's extended reach enabled him to parry the ball clear.

Vitinha subsequently failed to convert a penalty awarded after a VAR review deemed Myles Lewis-Skelly had committed a handball offence; however, PSG soon extended their advantage when Hakimi precisely struck the ball into the corner following an assist from substitute Ousmane Dembélé.

Arsenal sustained their offensive pressure until the conclusion of the match, reducing the deficit courtesy of Saka in the 76th minute.