Paris Saint-Germain has received a significant boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal — winger Ousmane Dembélé has been declared fit and is expected to feature in the crucial clash at Parc des Princes.
The French international, who netted the only goal in PSG’s 1-0 first-leg victory at the Emirates Stadium, had been dealing with a minor hamstring issue. His return to full training has come just in time, and manager Luis Enrique is likely to include him in the starting lineup as PSG looks to secure a place in the final.
Dembélé’s pace and creativity on the wing were instrumental in unsettling Arsenal’s defense in the first leg, and his availability adds another layer of threat to PSG’s attack. With home advantage and a narrow lead, the Parisians will be aiming to control the tempo and finish the job in front of their fans.
Speaking ahead of the match, Luis Enrique emphasized the team’s tactical evolution and collective strength — a shift away from the club’s former dependency on individual stars. “We play as a unit now. The belief, the cohesion — that’s what drives us forward,” the coach stated.
Achraf Hakimi also weighed in, saying, “We’re not done yet. We need to impose our game at home and show why we deserve to be in the final.”
The winner of the PSG-Arsenal tie will face either Inter Milan or Barcelona in the final on May 31 in Munich. With everything on the line, all eyes will be on the Parc des Princes for what promises to be a thrilling European night.
