Lee Kang-in also has reason to be nervous: "If this happens, PSG will definitely lose." Arsenal unveils '4 ways' to perfectly dismantle them... "0 goals conceded in open play, overwhelming set-piece dominance"

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Arsenal will seek revenge for last year's semi-final defeat against Lee Kang-in's (25) Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the "War of the Stars" final. Arsenal has also revealed '4 solutions' to defeat PSG.

The UK's 'Telegraph' reported on the 7th (Korean time) that "while PSG, which defeated Bayern Munich, objectively holds the advantage, Arsenal also possesses 4 proven solutions to defeat PSG under manager Luis Enrique."

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico in the second leg of the 2025–2026 UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-final at Emirates Stadium in London, England, on the 6th, thanks to a winning goal by Bukayo Saka.

This advancement puts Arsenal ahead 2-1 on aggregate (1-1 draw, 1-0 win) to reach the final. Arsenal's return to the UCL final marks the first time since the 2005–2006 season under former manager Arsène Wenger, a span of 20 years. The final will be held on the 31st at 1:00 a.m. at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, featuring a showdown between Arsenal and PSG.

The first victory condition identified by the Telegraph is a "solid defense." Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is currently recording the fewest goals conceded per match among all managers who have coached more than 20 UCL matches. In this season's 14 matches, they have conceded only 6 goals.

The media stated, "The core lies in the solid defensive line of goalkeeper David Raya, center-backs William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhães. Since April 2024, Arsenal has not conceded a single goal in open play when Saliba and Gabriel have started together. This defensive triangle must block PSG's attacks and enable bold offensive transitions."

The second solution is "set-piece superiority." Under the guidance of coach Nicolas Jobert, Arsenal demonstrates overwhelming destructive power in set-piece situations. In contrast, PSG, which lacks physical condition and power, has historically shown weaknesses in set-piece defense. They struggled against Arsenal's set pieces last season and also conceded a free-kick goal in the first leg of the semi-final against Munich this season. Arsenal must maximize its unique aerial dominance.

The third condition is "controlling the game tempo." The media noted, "If the match descends into a chaotic battle, it will be absolutely advantageous for PSG's attacking lineup, including Hwang Hee-chan and others, who excel in technique and mobility. Arsenal must adopt a thoroughly pragmatic approach, as they did against Atletico in the semi-finals. The key is to maintain possession, deliberately slow the game tempo, and avoid conceding space behind."

The final key is "leveraging ace Bukayo Saka." Saka is the team's top weapon, having been involved in 21 goals (13 goals, 8 assists) in UCL matches. The media stated, "Saka, who has returned from an Achilles tendon injury, has elevated Arsenal's wing attacks to a new level. Since PSG showed vulnerability against top-tier wingers in the semi-finals, Saka must actively exploit weaknesses on the right flank."

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