PSG eliminates Arsenal from Champions League after 2-1 win
Paris Saint-Germain weathered an early storm from Arsenal before goals from Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi secured a 2-1 victory, propelling them into the Champions League final on Wednesday.
The Ligue 1 champions came into the second leg of the semi-final tie with a 1-0 lead from the game at the Emirates last week.
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And Arsenal had the chance to level the tie on aggregate in the opening minutes, but again Gianluigi Donnarumma was in inspired form for the hosts.
It was PSG who took the lead before the break after Fabio Ruiz fired home past David Raya.
Luis Enrique’s men ensured the tie was all but won, when Achraf Hakimi curled home a second goal in the second half.
Bukayo Saka pulled one back for Arsenal, but it was merely a consolation, as they were eliminated from the competition.
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PSG will now take on Inter Milan who beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in the final on May 31 in Munich.
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