With the first leg of semifinals starting, PSG are ready to Arsenal in the Emirates. Setting the stage in the gunner’s backyard for an epic showdown. Arsenal under Mikel Arteta have shown absolute displays on the pitch. In the quarter final against the Los Blancos winning by aggregate scores of 5-1 with wins in both the legs of the game. PSG, guided by Luis Enrique have shown courage and resilience in their gameplay. With a team filled of young potential filled stars. In the quarter final the side ran over Unai Emery’s men Aston Villa by 5-4. Setting the stage for an epic semifinal between both the teams. Both teams have shown great gameplay with attacking mindset dominating the game by a possession based playing style by the managers.
Team dynamics of PSG and Arsenal:
Arsenal journey to the semi final is being seen as a team that plays based on a structure approach with quick transition from the wings. With players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli playing an instrumental role in the attack. While players like Declan Rice and Thomas Partey playing the center stage. With both their defense and attacking through passes and set pieces. Defensively the gunners have been totally solid by neutralizing some of the most dangerous attacking teams of Europe. For example teams like Real Madrid and Manchester City.
PSG, on the other hand, have undergone a change under manager Luis Enrique. Coming away from a dependence on superstar. The French side now have a balanced squad emphasizing teamwork and tactical discipline. With one of the most youngest team of Europe they have already won the Ligue 1 champions. Is a team with rising superstars that can stun any best team of Europe.
Key battle of stars between PSG and Arsenal:
One of the important battles in this fixture will be the battle of Arsenal wingers and PSG fast full backs. The gunners’ young wingers that are with pace like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli that tore the Madrid’s defense in the quarter. Will be up against both Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi who are known to be fastest in the business. On the other hand, PSG’s attacking threats, from the flanks, will challenge Arsenal’s defense setting up a key area of battle. In midfield the battle between Rice and Vitinha could set the direction of the game. As the one who controls the midfield takes control of the game.
Historical Context between PSG and Arsenal:
Historically, Arsenal have held the upper hand against PSG, remaining unbeaten in their previous four European meetings with one 1 and 3 draws . Their most recent encounter saw the Gunners secure a 2-0 victory, in this years league phase of the league. Showing the gunners good run of performance this season but PSG has also developed their game since their lose.
Author’ opinion:
This upcoming tie will be more than just the glory but the challenge of who wins the battle of tactics between both the mangers. While Enrique has already a good experience of winning the cup with Barcelona back in 2015. Arteta might be new but this time he has already outsmarted the former champions Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid in the quarter finals. No doubt he can also give a top fight to the PSG manager. As these footballing powerhouse teams collide, fans could experience and witness this epic clash between two very in form teams this season.
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