Arsenal ended a disappointing season that no one desired, when the issues throughout the campaign have combined and created a final disappointment. There was no step forward to Munich, instead was a significant step back. Paris Saint-Germain took the most of the opportunity to move on, and proved that the team was going further than the goal that Qatar desired. PSG defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg, the total score was 3-1, thereby winning tickets to the Champions League final.
Paris Saint-Germain is an excellent team and absolutely deserves to become a European champion from a sporty perspective, although it should be noted that this sport campaign is associated with a “Sportswashing” project of owners. However, an experienced, brave team like Inter Milan in the final is a formidable challenge.
With Arsenal, their season ended in frustration in Paris, like their most memorable Champions League campaign in 2006. Mikel Arteta could not help Arsenal create the history he wanted, and the future of the team was still a question mark, unable to reach.
A problem full of problems
Right from the beginning of the match, Arsenal played quite impressively, with some subtle coordination. PSG seemed unstable at that time, with wrong decisions. However, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of PSG has made excellent saves, especially from the shot of Martin Odegaard.
However, Arsenal lacked a quality striker, and this became the decisive factor. A clear example is the Bukayo Saka situation to make a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but there is no one in this area to get the ball.
During the season, Arsenal lacked a real striker, something Arteta could not solve. The indecision in adding a striker makes the Gunners unable to make the most of the opportunities they create. Especially when confronting a strong team like PSG, this shortage becomes clear.
Mistakes and decisive moments
While Donnarumma repeatedly saved PSG, goalkeeper David Raya made a mistake at the other end. He passed the wrong ball to Declan Rice, resulting in a foul and PSG opened the score from a free kick. The great scoring of Fabian Ruiz showed the luck of PSG, when the ball had a little deviation after touching William Saliba’s chest.
Although the goal shortened the score from Bukayo Saka, Arsenal could not do anything more. PSG was too strong and ended the match with a convincing victory.
Arteta faces difficult questions
Although Arsenal had impressive attacks, the lack of a striker really made them unable to go far. Mikel Arteta is now facing difficult questions after this season. Can he rebuild the team, add the necessary positions and help Arsenal return to the peak?
The biggest question now is whether Arteta has to change his strategy, especially when there is a shortage of key players like Gabriel and Kai Havertz. However, it is undeniable that Arteta brought Arsenal back to the competitive position in major arenas. The current issues of the Gunners may not be too difficult to solve, and the team will have a plan for the summer transfer.
