Arsenal is set to host Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, with the Gunners shifting their focus entirely to the European competition following Liverpool's Premier League title win. Arsenal advanced by defeating defending champions Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals, while PSG narrowly overcame Aston Villa with a 5-4 aggregate win despite losing the second leg. The two teams have met earlier in the tournament, with Arsenal winning 2-0, and they now face off at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal is facing significant squad challenges due to injuries and suspensions, including the absence of Thomas Partey and Jorginho, forcing Mikel Arteta to adjust his lineup. PSG, however, comes into the match with a fully fit squad, despite a recent 3-1 defeat to Nice, and Luis Enrique is expected to field the same starting eleven as in previous matches.

Arsenal's Champions League semifinal clash against PSG marks a pivotal moment in their season as their focus shifts entirely to this elite competition after finishing behind Liverpool in the Premier League.

Arsenal secured their semifinal spot by convincingly defeating Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals, while PSG had a more challenging journey, narrowly defeating Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal having previously defeated PSG 2-0 during the league phase of this season's Champions League, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal faces a selection dilemma due to the absence of key players like Thomas Partey and Jorginho, with Declan Rice likely to fill in as the holding midfielder, supported by Mikel Merino.

PSG enters the match with no injury concerns, allowing Luis Enrique to potentially field the same starting lineup, with Bradley Barcola possibly starting on the left wing and Ousmane Dembele leading the attack.

The match will not be available for live TV broadcast in English, but can be streamed on Paramount+, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, providing a way for fans to watch the game live.

Kickoff is scheduled for April 29 at 8:00 p.m. local time in London, with corresponding times across various U.S. time zones being 3:00 p.m. Eastern, 2:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, and 12:00 p.m. Pacific.

Arsenal will host PSG in the first leg of their all-important Champions League semifinal clash on Tuesday.

The Gunners' focus now will solely be on the elite European competition since Liverpool have sealed the Premier League title. Mikel Arteta's team knocked out defending champions Real Madrid with an aggregate 5-1 win in the quarterfinals.

PSG, on the other hand, had a nervy tie against Aston Villa, winning 5-4 on an aggregate despite a 3-2 loss in the second leg. They come into this match on the back of a surprise 3-1 loss to Nice in Ligue 1.

The two sides have already met in this season's Champions League during the league phase, with Arsenal defeating PSG 2-0 thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.

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.

Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.

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 the U.S.:

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

Tuesday, April 29

• Arsenal vs. PSG (3 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 30

• Barcelona vs. Inter Milan (3 p.m.)