PSG has made the forecasts lie!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

LDC: PSG makes a big blow on the Arsenal lawn

While they were not given favorites to prevail over the lawn of the Emirates Stadium, this Tuesday evening in the semi-final go to the Champions League (1-0 victory), the men of Luis Enrique finally thwarted the forecasts. As a reminder, before the match against the Gunners, Opta estimated that PSG had only 29.4% chance of winning against 44.8% for Arsenal. The London club was also given favorite to win the C1 (31.3%like OPTA), ahead of Barça (27.4%) PSG (22%) and Inter Milan (19.2%).

Mikel Arteta's troops, the Parisian club has finally completely redistributed the cards. From now on, according to the specialized football meeting account, the champions of France are 78% chance of qualifying in the final of this 2024-2025 Champions League, against 22% for Arsenal. A significant gap which can logically be explained by the fact that the return match will take place at the Parc des Princes, next Wednesday.

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Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.