[Champions League] Arsenal lost many chances and was killed twice, Paris reached the final and met with Inter Milan

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In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final this morning, Arsenal lost 1-2 away and was eliminated 1-3 in the total score. Paris has entered the finals again after 5 years and will play against Inter Milan. In the game, Arsenal generally had a certain advantage, especially when he started the attack and created many dangerous situations. He also had a strong offensive before conceding his second goal in the second half. Throughout the game, Arsenal had 54% of the ball, shot 19 to 11, and expected goals 3.14 to 1.74 were significantly superior. In the first leg, they also expected to have the advantage in the goal (1.63 to 1.16), but the Gunners lost 1 goal in both rounds. In other words, when the two rounds were added, Paris' total xG was 2.9, and it actually scored 3 goals, which was quite "normal", while the Gunners' total xG was as high as 4.77, but only scored 1 goal.

Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Arsenal

(total score 3-1)

27' Favian Ruiz, 72' Ashraf/76' Saka

3' Timber made a cross from the right after stealing, and Rice beat Marginhos to head the ball and missed.

4' Thomas Patty threw the ball vigorously, Martineli shot, and Donnarumma saved the game.

6' Martineli successfully broke into Ashraf, but the back pass of the inverted triangle was blocked.

8' Thomas threw the outside ball again, and the ball hit the outside, and Odgao's long-range shot was saved by Donnarumma.

17' Kvaratskhelia shot into the post.

23' Saliba made a mistake in passing, Paris counterattacked on the spot, Barcola passed, and Douai's shot lacked strength and angle.

28'Vitinia's free kick was hung into the penalty area, Thomas headed the ball to clear the ball, Favian Ruiz stopped the ball in his chest and shook Martinelli and volleyed to score, Paris 1-0.

30' Lewis Skeley made a mistake in the midfield, Kvaratschlia passed the ball, and Balcola dunked over Skeley who was in defense, but the shot was saved by Raya.

After the first half, Arsenal possessed 54% of the ball, shot 10-5, and expected goals 0.67-0.51.

63' Saka shot, Donnarumma rescued the enemy again. After the VAR review, it was found that Ashraf had a handball foul when he shot. Before taking the penalty, Arsenal assistant coach gave Raya a face-to-face opportunity, and Arsenal immediately replaced two players. 12 yards ago, Vitinia was super slow to run and the shot was saved by Raya.

72'Thomas made a mistake in handling the ball in front of the penalty area, Dembele, who came on the bench, passed the ball, Ashraf scored a strong shot, Paris 2-0.

76'Arsenal made a long pass and counterattacked. Marginhos made a mistake. Trosal broke into the penalty area and made a cross. Pacho's interception caused the ball to be refracted. Saka intercepted the ball in front of Lucas Hernandez and shook it away. Donnarumma shot and scored. Arsenal 1-2.

80' Karafiori made a cross from the left, Donnarumma made a mistake in intercepting the ball, and Saka in front of the empty goal hit the ball high. The expected goal of this goal is as high as 0.375, which is Arsenal's highest chance of xG in the game.

90+1' Ben White crossed, Merino was at the top.

[number theory]

[2]After the reform of the Champions League, Paris was the first team in Ligue 1 to reach the final twice.

[4] Arteta's Arsenal has reached the semi-finals of the Cup in the last four times and has been eliminated: this season's League Cup lost to Newcastle United, the 2021-22 League Cup lost to Liverpool, and the 2020-21 Europa League lost to Villarreal. This is the longest losing streak in the semi-finals in the Gunners history.

[3.14] Arsenal's expected goals in this game are as high as 3.14, the highest time for Paris' Champions League opponent xG this season. The Gunners' 19 shots in the game were the highest shooting record for the away team in the Champions League knockout season after Barcelona in 2016.

[17] Arsenal made as many as 17 crosses in the first half, exceeding the team's average of crosses throughout the Champions League this season (15.6 times). In the end, Arsenal made 27 crosses and 9 successes. None of Paris's six crosses succeeded.

[5]Arsenal's first goal conceded was a Paris free kick cross. Since early April, the Gunners have lost five set pieces in all competitions, tied for the Premier League with Ipswich.

[8] Ashraf participated in 8 goals in the Champions League this season (3 goals and 5 assists), at least 3 more goals than any other defender (Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and 1 assist, Dumfries scored 2 goals and 3 assists).

[12] Dembele participated in 12 goals in the Champions League this season (8 goals and 4 assists), setting a record for the French players' single-season Champions League.

[18] Saka scored 10 goals in 18 Champions League games. Among the English players, the fewest games used in Champions League goals are second only to Kane (12 games).

Paris Saint-Germain lineup (433): Donnarumma/Ashraf, Marginhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes (88’ Gonzalo Ramos)/João Neves, Vitinia, Favian Ruiz/Dué (74’ Lucas Hernandez), Barcola (70’ Dembele), Kvaratsheria

Arsenal lineup (433): Raya/Timber (83’ Ben White), Saliba, Kiviol, Lewis Skeley (68’ Calafiori)/Odegao, Thomas Patti, Rice/Saka, Merino, Martinelli (69’ Trosal)