I didn't expect Arsenal to play like this, even though previously all the players were well organised and always caused Real Madrid players problems throughout the match. This time the performance dropped drastically, only Declan Rice lived up to expectations, he seemed to be carrying 10 other players in this game.
Arsenal had to end their first UCL semi-final after 16 years with defeat in front of their supporters. The second leg is getting tougher for them, if they fail, then they are in danger of ending the season without a prestigious title because the EPL Trophy is also Liverpool.
The transfer of Declan Rice happened with a lot of doubt about its expensive cost and chance of succes from the player but in the last two seasons, Rice shown that he is actually a good player for Arsenal. He provides more strength in their midfield and with time he has improved his ability of supporting their attacking system too.Arsenal had to end their first UCL semi-final after 16 years with defeat in front of their supporters. The second leg is getting tougher for them, if they fail, then they are in danger of ending the season without a prestigious title because the EPL Trophy is also Liverpool.
In this match, I am impressed with Arsenal setup for a freekick and they scored a goal by Merino. Even that goal was rejected after VAR was used but it is a very smart setup from Arsenal. PSG players truly confused considerably in that situation with a strange setup from Arsenal but they luckily avoided a conceded goal with an offside situation from Arsenal. In general Arsenal did not play well in a match they were a host and it consequently makes a second match in Paris more challenging for Arsenal.