Saka and Merino Start as Arsenal Face PSG in Champions League Clash

 Saka and Merino Start as Arsenal Face PSG in Champions League Clash


Paris, France – April 29, 2025


Arsenal have confirmed that Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino will start tonight as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes.


Saka, who recovered in time from a minor knock in Arsenal’s last Premier League outing, has been declared fully fit and will lead the Gunners’ attack from the right wing. Mikel Merino, the January signing from Real Sociedad, gets a surprise nod in midfield, partnering Declan Rice in what appears to be a double pivot — likely aimed at containing PSG’s explosive front line.


Mikel Arteta’s starting XI signals intent, blending creativity with control. With captain Martin Ødegaard operating just ahead of the midfield duo and Gabriel Jesus up front, Arsenal seem poised to play their high-pressing, possession-based game against Luis Enrique’s star-studded PSG side.


On PSG’s end, Kylian Mbappé starts what could be one of his final Champions League matches in a PSG shirt amid swirling Real Madrid rumors. He is joined in attack by Ousmane Dembélé and Randal Kolo Muani.


Kickoff is set for 20:00 CET, and the atmosphere in Paris is electric as both clubs aim to take a crucial advantage into the second leg.


Confirmed Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Merino; Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli; Jesus.

Confirmed PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Mendes; Vitinha, Ugarte, Ruiz; Dembélé, Mbappé, Kolo Muani.


Stay tuned for live updates as the drama unfolds in the City of Light.


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