Arsenal vs. PSG: Official Starting Lineups for Champions League Return Leg

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will both be looking to shake off weekend defeats as they prepare for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. The challenge is even steeper for the Gunners—they’ll need to overturn a one-goal deficit on Wednesday night.

Both sides are 90 minutes away from one team punching their ticket to the final against Inter Milan. PSG have a one-goal advantage heading into the return leg at the Parc des Princes.

The two teams are coming off defeats this past weekend, so neither squad will be bringing positive momentum into the final 90 minutes. Nonetheless, with a final appearance on the line that should serve as motivation to ensure they can get the needed result.

Who will be in the starting 11?

Arsenal have officially published the starting 11 that they’re going with. Here’s who Mikel Arteta is entrusting for a comeback.

🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️

🔙 Timber returns
⚡️ Saka on the wing
🎩 Merino leads the line

Let's do this, Gunners 👊

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Meanwhile, here’s who Luis Enrique is going with to secure passage to the final for PSG:

📄 The Parisian XI!#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/B1PbCA6TPe

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025