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This video can not be played Arteta reacts to defeat against PSG in Champions League semi-final Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his side will have to "do something special in Paris" if they are to reach the Champions League final following defeat in their semi-final first leg. Ousmane Dembele's early strike at the Emirates leaves the Gunners needing to overturn a one-goal deficit against Paris St-Germain in the second leg at the Parc des Princes next week. It was an ultimately frustrating night for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, who failed to convert any of their five shots on target. "If you want to win the Champions League final, you have to do something special. We're going to have to do something special in Paris to be there, " Arteta said. PSG dominated the opening 20 minutes of the match and, while the hosts grew into the game, they continued to be frustrated by the French side's solid defence, failing to score in a home Champions League match for the first time since February 2016. "We have a lot of chances to be in that final. As I repeat myself, you have to do something special in the competition to have the right to be in the final. And the time to do it is going to be in Paris, " said Arteta. Arsenal have not reached the final since 2005-06 while PSG are hunting a first Champions League trophy. As they did against Liverpool and Aston Villa earlier in the campaign, Luis Enrique's side relied on Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to keep them out of trouble. The 26-year-old kept a clean sheet and made five saves - including important stops to deny Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard in one-on-one situations. "At the end, we have two of our front players one v one with Donnarumma. If they scored the goal it is different. He made the saves, like he did against Liverpool and Villa, and that's the difference in the Champions League, " Arteta said. But Enrique says the shot stopper was just doing his job. "That's the work of a goalkeeper, no? Save the team, they work every day for that. in a semi-final, you need all the players, " the Spaniard said. PSG pass masters make Rice and Arsenal's fears come true What Arteta and Arsenal learned from loss to PSG Arteta's side were left frustrated by the performance of PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22: 00 on Wednesday on BBC i Player and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22: 40 to 23: 25. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser PSG pass masters make Rice and Arsenal's fears come true We have to do something special in Paris - Arteta Rudiger given six-game ban for throwing object at referee On the frontline with the London Ambulance Service Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs Detectives recount cases which shaped their careers Join the hunt for Scotland's perfect pads 'Why hit a single when you can hit six? ' - the making of a teen IPL star 'One of football's greatest thinkers' - how Guardiola inspired Champions League trio Sciver-Brunt replaces Knight as England captain Will Ferrari turn their season around? The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women 'Liverpool still need new blood' - where will Slot strengthen? Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft? 'How are we still here? ' - Class of 92 graduates still going strong 'PSG worry me more than Real Madrid' Video'PSG worry me more than Real Madrid' A mole, a Lion and a confession - Premiership Rugby talking points Could Wrexham really reach the Premier League? Meet the heavyweight who teaches in sign language The contenders to derail England's home World Cup Eubank narrowly beats Benn - extended highlights. Video Eubank narrowly beats Benn - extended highlights Soap opera twists and fatherly love - but what next for Eubank and Benn? Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final. Video Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers 'Twenty times' - but now Man Utd must exit 'Ice Age' Resilient England finally get test they needed Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.