Ousmane Dembele launched Paris Saint-Germain to a narrow 1-0 lead over Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final with a stunning early goal. The goal, struck from the edge of the area following a remarkable 26-pass build-up, stunned the home crowd. Arsenal picked up the pace later, coming close to equalizing but was thwarted by Gianluigi Donnarumma's strong performance, including a disallowed goal after VAR review. As the match progressed, PSG maintained their lead, heading into the second leg with confidence.
Ousmane Dembele's early goal propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Arsenal on Tuesday.
PSG wasted no time in going ahead, playing through the Arsenal press to free up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian found Dembele on the edge of the area, and he sent a venomous left-footed strike off the far post and in.
Arsenal grew into the contest in the final 15 minutes of the first half, though Gabriel Martinelli was unable to curl his finish around Donnarumma after being played in behind the visiting defence.
Leandro Trossard was then denied by another full-stretch Donnarumma save after darting into the left channel, while Bradley Barcola stroked wide of the left post.
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