The UEFA Champions League semifinals kick off on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain with a spot in next month’s final at stake.

This match marks Arsenal’s first return to the Champions League semifinals in 16 years, while PSG seeks to advance to this stage for the fourth time in the last six seasons. Their prior league phase encounter saw Arsenal triumph 2-0, but significant changes have occurred since.

Arsenal, fresh off a remarkable display against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, comes into this matchup riding high. As Arteta noted, they now believe they can contend for the title against any team.

Here’s what you need to know about the match:

• Date: Tuesday, April 29
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Emirates Stadium, London, England
• TV: CBS
• Live Stream: Paramount+

Last Meeting

In October, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over PSG, showcasing their efficiency. However, Luis Enrique’s side has since evolved and looks to capitalize on their recent successes in the tournament.

What Arsenal Expects

Arsenal’s confidence has surged after their previous victories, marking a mindset shift as they prepare to face PSG, who have shown improvement since their last encounter.

What PSG Expects

PSG returns with an air of confidence, having previously defeated prominent English teams, hoping to leverage that experience to outplay Arsenal.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal: David Raya; Jurien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino; Bakayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli
Paris Saint-Germain: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Prediction

Both teams are poised for a competitive first leg, with Arsenal hoping to flip previous results in their favor. Prediction: Arsenal 1, Paris Saint-Germain 2.