Arsenal and PSG reveal Champions League semi-final lineups

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have announced their starting line-ups for the crucial first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

dispute tonight at the Emirates Stadium in London.

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Shortly before the start of the highly anticipated Champions League semi-final duel between Arsenal and PSG, both teams confirmed their starting lineups, information that was released around 12:50 PM CT (19:50 CEST) on February 29.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made a notable tactical adjustment in the absence of Thomas Partey, dropping Mikel Merino back into midfield and giving Leandro Trossard the starting spot up front. The full Gunners' starting lineup is: David Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Rice, Mikel Merino; Saka, Trossard, and Martinelli. Meanwhile, PSG manager Luis Enrique is opting for an attacking trio with Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Parisian lineup is: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, and Kvaratskhelia. This clash between Arteta and Luis Enrique, both with philosophies linked to the Barça style, adds particular interest to the clash. Arsenal arrive after eliminating Real Madrid, while PSG beat

Aston Villa in the quarterfinals.