Gunners legend Thierry Henry claims that Champions League exhibitions can take place and quotes PSG who can destroy a defeat of the first sheen in the quarterfinal last year, before a stunning victory in Barcelona as proof that Arsenal can still reach the final
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry claimed last season that the win of Paris Saint-Germain in Barcelona in the Champions League hopes the Gunners hope for the second stage in France. The early strike of Ousmane Dembele in the Emirates Stadium means that the side of Mikel Arteta must win next Wednesday in the Parc des Princes. To reach the final.
But the French champions both lost their last two home games in this competition last season when they went in the semi -final. PSG went to Barcelona 2-3 in the first stage of the quarterfinals before Kylian Mbappe inspired a 1-4-way victory in the Camp Nou.
And the side of Luis Enrique lost both legs 0-1 in the semi-final last year.
Henry said to CBS Sports: “There is another draw. In my opinion, PSG was much superior in this game. There are many things that have to change for Arsenal to defeat PSG. You never know what can happen.
“I am thinking of PSG against Barcelona last season. Everyone thought it was over, but they eventually won the return bone easily.”
PSG dominated the first half, but Arsenal came more in the first stage when Dembele was replaced by Bradley Barcola after 70 minutes
“As soon as Dembele came off, PSG dropped a little more,” Henry added. “It was easier for Arsenal to put pressure because Dembele did not come and got the ball.
“But yes, as I said, you are still in the draw. Everything can happen.”
French media reports today claim that Dembele, who also scored the winner on Anfield, will be suitable for the second stage, despite the fact that he has been immersed to protect a hamstring injury.
In the press conference after the game, Enrique admitted: “I don't know.”
The Spaniard added: “However, I can say one thing that I have repeated the entire season: we are a real team. If Ousmane can play, that's better. But if he can't do that, we'll see a real team, that's for sure,” “
PSG has never won the Champions League – and lost their only final of Bayern Munich in 2020. And Portuguese midfielder João Neves said: “We know very clearly that it is not over yet, it is the peace in both games. We have done our best, I am happy yet.
“A phase of doubt? No, we know that we are a very good team that if we put together and focus our game, this will be the best way to achieve our goals. It's good to be in this situation.
“You have to know how to suffer, but that is football.”