ARS vs PSG Dream11 Team UEFA Champions League, Lineup, Win Prediction
Published on: Oct 1, 2024 10:45 am IST|Updated on: Oct 1, 2024 10:45 am IST
European football fans are in for a thrilling night on Tuesday as Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides are still in pursuit of their first-ever Champions League title, making this encounter a pivotal moment in their group-stage campaigns.
Arsenal, fresh off a dramatic 4-2 win over Leicester City in the Premier League, are still searching for their first Champions League victory this season. The Gunners managed to secure a hard-fought point against a dangerous Atalanta side on matchday one, thanks largely to goalkeeper David Raya, who produced a stunning double save to deny Mateo Retegui’s penalty.
While Martin Odegaard’s absence due to injury has affected their creativity, Arsenal’s recent form suggests they are still a force to be reckoned with. The Gunners remain unbeaten across all competitions this season, scoring 11 goals in their last three games.
However, there’s a looming club record Arsenal would prefer to avoid. After failing to score in their last two Champions League outings, they’ve never drawn blanks three times in a row in this competition.
For Paris Saint-Germain, a stroke of luck secured a 1-0 victory over Girona on matchday one, thanks to a late error from the opposition goalkeeper. While they’ve been dominant in Ligue 1—winning five of their opening six matches—Luis Enrique’s side have yet to find their best form in Europe.
In their domestic triumph over Rennes, Bradley Barcola continued his red-hot form, adding two more goals to his tally. However, PSG’s recent European away record is a cause for concern; they’ve lost their last three Champions League games on English soil, including a heavy defeat at Newcastle United last season.
With a few key players out injured, including Goncalo Ramos and Presnel Kimpembe, PSG will need to dig deep to overcome an Arsenal side unbeaten at home in Europe in recent memory.
Arsenal Lineup
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
Arsenal team news
- Arsenal are without five key players, including Martin Odegaard and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
- Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Ben White, but the Gunners still have Bukayo Saka, who has been in scintillating form in Europe.
PSG Lineup
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Neves, Zaire-Emery; Lee, Kolo Muani, Barcola.
PSG Team News
- PSG are also missing several important figures, including Lucas Hernandez and Kimpembe.
- PSG could start both Randal Kolo Muani and Lee Kang-in up front after the latter impressed in their recent Ligue 1 victory.
Who will win today’s UEFA Champions League match?
Both teams come into this fixture with injury concerns, but Arsenal’s home form and defensive resilience give them the edge. While Bradley Barcola has been electric for PSG, a lack of a clinical number nine could be their undoing. Mikel Arteta’s men may only need a single moment of magic—perhaps from a set-piece—to claim their first Champions League win of the season. This battle of two European giants promises to be a close, tactical affair with both sides eager to make a statement in their quest for Champions League glory.