We know the identity of the two finalists for this 2025/2026 Champions League. After Arsenal qualified at the expense of Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday evening (1-0), PSG was able to resist the return of Bayern Munich and held on until the end at the Allianz Arena (1-1), despite this goal from Kane scored in the dying seconds. The French club can achieve an impressive double after their coronation last year. Obviously, this typical team for the semi-finals returns gives pride of place to the qualified, starting with Matvey Safonovholder in goal and author of decisive saves in front of Musiala and Luis Diaz. We will excuse his kicking game which is not always on point.
The Russian’s performance was helped by that of some of his defenders like the impeccable Warren Zaire-Emery. Holding a right-back position which is not his, but where he is starting to get used to it, the young Parisian initially suffered before gaining strength and being remarkable for his self-sacrifice. Despite this controversial mishandling, Nuno Mendes also had a very big match in his left lane, and what can we say about Pacho and his interventions full of authority, elected man of the match by French Football Weekly. It forms the hinge with Gabrielparticularly effective with Arsenal against the Colchoneros and he also elected man of the match by our editorial staff.
Saka associated with Kvara and Dembélé
In the midfield, if he experienced technical waste, João Neves once again produced a very intense performance. His races accomplished an enormous amount of harassment and compensation. At the low end, we opted for Declan Rice. The Englishman hurt the Madrilenians very badly with his breakthroughs with the ball and his very clean passing quality for this level of competition. Finally, we could fear a physical deficit due to his long injury, but Fabian Ruiz was able to respond. His opening in the free zone for Kvaratskhelia is perfect on the Parisian goal.
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Only the attacking trio remains and it wasn’t very difficult to decide. Author of the only goal of the evening at the Emirates Stadium, Bukayo Saka holds its place. Opportunistic in the area, the right winger is coming back well from his injury and at the best of times. He also got into gear. Ousmane Dembélé takes on the role of central attacker, despite a more right-wing positioning in Bavaria. An early scorer, the Ballon d’Or allowed his team to have a margin throughout the match. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia obviously completes this line of attack. A tireless dribbler and decisive passer, the Georgian offered a monster performance, which should have been rewarded with a goal if he had not got his brushes tangled in front of Neuer.
