Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will square off in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal on Tuesday under the blazing bright lights at the Emirates Stadium.
After crushing Real Madrid 5-1 (aggregate) in the quarterfinals, Arsenal is confident going into this heavyweight match. The Gunners have demonstrated that they can roll with the punches under Mikel Arteta's watchful eye, combining tactical acumen with plenty of grit. With Liverpool clinching the Premier League title, Arsenal can now solely focus on the European competition.
PSG, led by Luis Enrique, has demonstrated that they are adept at tactical shape-shifting. In an attempt to hit their rivals where it hurts most, the French powerhouses have been eager to chop and alter their formations.
Their path to the final four has also not been easy; they had to survive a tightrope act against Aston Villa in the quarterfinals and win a thrilling penalty shootout to defeat Liverpool in the Round of 16.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. PSG live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in Canada:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Canada. Streaming options are available on DAZN.
What time does Arsenal vs. PSG kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Tuesday, April 29 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Tue, Apr. 29 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Apr. 29 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Apr. 29 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Apr. 29 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Apr. 29 | 12:00 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. PSG lineups, team news
Thomas Partey will miss the first leg against PSG after accumulating too many yellow cards. This gives Mikel Arteta a bit of a headache as Jorginho is also out with a long-term injury. As a result, Declan Rice could start as the holding midfielder, with Mikel Merino playing as the left-sided box-to-box midfielder.
Additionally, Arsenal are missing several crucial players such as Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Jesus. Riccardo Calafiori will also miss this game in all likelihood.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Rice, Merino — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
Injured: Gabriel, Jorginho, Havertz, Tomiyasu, Jesus, Calafiori (doubt)
Suspended: Partey
PSG, on the other hand, have a clean slate of health, with no injury concerns as they come into this semifinal clash against Arsenal. Despite their 3-1 loss, Luis Enrique should start the same starting 11 in this match.
Bradley Barcola may be given a start ahead of Desire Doue on the left wing. Ousmane Dembele is having a fantastic season and will once again lead PSG's frontline.
PSG predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes — Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves — Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, April 29
- Arsenal vs. PSG (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 30
- Barcelona vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
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