Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and post match stats from Arsenal vs Paris SG’s first leg UCL semifinal clash. There wasn’t much separating the two teams if you look at the stats and key chances, but PSG claimed a vital away win going into the second leg at Parc des Princes (see newspaper player ratings for Arsenal 0-1 PSG 2025)
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Marca CdS Newspaper Player Ratings Barca 3-3 Inter UCL 2025- Szczesny, Sommer, Dumfries
Here is a look at the Barca vs Inter Milan player ratings from the Spanish and Italian newspapers after their 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. The winner of this game will meet the winner of the other Arsenal-PSG clash in the final of the tournament (see Arsenal 0-1 Paris SG Newspaper Player Ratings)
Diario AS player ratings Barcelona Inter Milan 3-3
Diario AS had three standout players for Inter Milan, with goalkeeper Sommer, Dutch defender Dumfries and forward Marcus Thuram all getting three stars.
In comparison to Sommer, AS thought his opposite number, Barca keeper Szczesny, had a poor game and didn’t deem him worthy of a rating. They also thought the same of Dani Olmo in midfield.
L’Equipe Marca Player Ratings Arsenal 0-1 PSG Champions League 2025- Trossard, Timber, Odegaard
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Here is a look at the player ratings from the big European newspapers following the first leg of Arsenal vs PSG in their Champions League 2025 semi-final last night. Paris SG won 1-0 thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s early strike.
L’Equipe player ratings Arsenal vs PSG UCL Semifinal
French newspaper L’Equipe gave Arsenal a team rating of 4.8/10, and the only AFC players to get more than 5 in their books were keeper David Raya, midfielder Declan Rice and left back Lewis-Skelly.
L’Equipe thought Jurrien Timber was the worst Arsenal player against PSG, giving the Dutch right back a 3/10 rating.
On the Paris SG side, L’Equipe liked the performances of Donnarumma and Fabian Ruiz, giving the duo a 8/10.