UCL: Mikel Arte explains why Arsenal lost to the Emirates, while PSG takes advantage of France

The Parisians got a close 1-0 victory over the Gunners in the first stage of the Uefa Champions League semifinal, during an exciting clash held at the iconic Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Visitors took the command in the fourth minute during the striker Ousmane Dembélé, a goal that silenced the Premier League team in front of their fans of the house and former managers Arsène Wenger, who was watching from the stands.

Before the whistle halfway in the time, the Brazilian International, Gabriel Martinelli, had a clear possibility of leveling the score after receiving a well -made step through the Wonderkid of the Arsenal, Lewis Skelly.

However, Gianluigi Donnarumma Gianluigi PSG denied him the opportunity to celebrate.

In the second half, the men of Arte came out strong and thought they had drawn when Mikel Merino went to a free kick goal by Declan Rice.

However, after a VAR check, the goal was forbidden for a clear offside.

Visitors have shown greater goal hunger in the closing minutes of the game, with Bradley Barcola and his teammate Gonçalo Ramos that waste two rapid possibilities to score before the final whistle.

Speaking after the game, Gunners’ manager stressed the mistake that his team made to give visitors the opportunity to overcome in cunning.

According to the standard, the 43 -year -old tactician admitted that the PSG started the game, saying that it was due to their ability to beat the Arsenal print and the individual quality that led to the opening goal.

He noticed problems with the way his team managed possession after winning the ball, who called a key moment.

Arte said: “They started the strongest game for two reasons. In the first place, they escaped our press with a series of passages and sequences. So, their individual quality produced the opening goal. We also had problems after winning the ball and against a team like them that phase is crucial.”

“And then the team began to be better, better and better. We have two enormous possibilities, one-v-one occasions. And at this level, the custodians and boxes made the difference, and surely he did it in the game”.