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PSG ‘need to think’ about second leg vs Arsenal… with striker facing medical test on Wednesday

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PSG ‘need to think’ about second leg vs Arsenal… with striker facing medical test on Wednesday

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique says first-leg matchwinner Ousmane Dembele is a doubt for his side’s return match against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals because of injury.

Dembele struck the only goal of the game at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday but was replaced by Bradley Barcola 20 minutes from time with a reported hamstring problem and will be assessed on Wednesday.

“I can’t say anything because I don’t really know,” Luis Enrique conceded.

“Tomorrow we’ll have the medical test we need and then we’ll be able to give an update on how he’s doing, but it’s nothing serious. It’s just a niggle, but we need to think about the second leg.”

Ousmane Dembele injury

France forward Dembele described the issue as “fine” when he boarded the team bus after scoring his eighth goal of PSG’s European campaign, according to Fabrice Hawkins.

The reporter quoted Luis Enrique to have called the injury “rather minor” but added that there is “some doubt” over the 27-year-old’s involvement at the Parc des Princes on May 7 (20:00 BST).

Dembele’s potential absence could be good news for Arsenal, although PSG have numerous attacking options in reserve, including Barcola, who sent a late finish wide after breaking through on goal, and Goncalo Ramos, who thumped a shot against the crossbar.

PSG vs Arsenal

PSG have never won the Champions League but are in a strong position to add to their one appearance in the final, when they lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in 2019/20.

Luis Enrique won the competition as Barcelona manager in 2014/15, also lifting the Liga and Copa del Rey trophies that season.

The 54-year-old has already guided his squad to the 2024/25 Ligue 1 title, although they suffered the first defeat of their top-flight campaign at home to Nice on Friday.

Paris have not been invincible at home in their campaign, losing by a goal to Atletico Madrid during the league phase and Liverpool in the last 16, but their impressive away display has put them in a commanding position against Arsenal.

The winners of the tie will advance to a final against Barcelona or Inter, who play the first leg of their semi-final in Spain on Wednesday (20:00 BST).

How to watch PSG vs Arsenal: TV and online streams

Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal kicks off at 20:00 on Wednesday. It can be watched on TNT Sports.

Champions League fixtures: Dates, kickoff times

Arsenal and PSG have never won the competition, although Paris reached the 2020 final and their opponents did so in 2006.

Here’s the full list of Champions League 2024/25 semi-final fixtures. All kick-off times are 20:00.

Wednesday, April 30

Barcelona vs Inter

Tuesday, May 6

Inter vs Barcelona

Wednesday, May 7

PSG vs Arsenal

Champions League semi finals: TV channels

In the UK, Amazon Prime Video will also show the second leg of Barcelona vs Inter on May 6.

The first leg between Inter and Barcelona, on April 30, and the second leg of PSG vs Arsenal, on May 7, will be shown on TNT Sports.

Gabby Logan is leading Prime Video’s coverage, with the likes of former Champions League winners Clarence Seedorf and Daniel Sturridge part of the team.

Commentator Jon Champion will be joined by former England striker Alan Shearer. Find out more about Prime Video’s coverage.

Prime Video is included with a Prime Membership, which costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year in the UK and allows access to thousands of films and shows, including an increasing amount of sports content.

A 30-day free trial is available, and subscribers can sign up to Prime Video on its own for £5.99 per month.

TNT Sports has four TV channels, up to six digital or red-button channels between TNT Sports 5 and TNT Sports 10, as well as TNT Sports Ultimate and TNT Sports Box Office HD. Fans can watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

To find out the schedule for matches on TNT Sports, visit the schedule on TNT Sports’ website. Prices for TNT Sports vary. Visit TNT Sports for full details.

BBC Sport will show the action on BBC One on each matchweek Wednesday from 10.40pm UK time.

As well as its highlights packages, BBC Sport is also providing coverage through BBC Radio 5 Live. Visit BBC Sport’s Champions League homepage for TV and radio details.

Champions League semi final online streams

TNT Sports will provide live coverage, highlights and more in the UK on discovery+, with a subscription including TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment.

Viewers can stream Prime Video’s coverage on a variety of device via the Prime Video app for iOS or Android.

BBC Sport’s coverage will be available to stream via the BBC Sport website and app and BBC iPlayer. Highlights will be available from 10pm.

Champions League final 2025: When is this season’s showpiece?

The final of the 70th edition of the competition will be held on May 31 at the Allianz Arena home of Bundesliga leaders Bayern.

This is the 33rd season since the European Cup became the Champions League.




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