30.05.2026 19:50
PSG, who had 73 percent of the ball in the first 30 minutes of the Champions League final, still failed to create goal-scoring opportunities. Against the French team, which registered zero in accurate shots, accurate crosses, and expected goals statistics, Arsenal's defense built a wall. The English representative did not give their opponent any chances after scoring an early goal.
Although PSG was the team that kept control of the ball in the UEFA Champions League final, the French side could not break through Arsenal's defense in the first half hour. The English representative drew attention by not giving their opponent any chances.
PSG HAD THE BALL BUT COULDN'T CREATE DANGER
The statistics of the first 30 minutes in the UEFA Champions League final played between Arsenal and PSG were striking. PSG dominated possession with 73%, yet they could not be effective in attack. Despite keeping the ball for long periods, the French representative could not find a solution against Arsenal's defense.
STATISTICS SHOWED PSG'S HELPLESSNESS
In the first half-hour period, PSG's attacking statistics fell far below expectations.
The French side during this time:
- Could not create a goal-scoring opportunity.
- Could not take a shot on target.
- Could not make an accurate cross.
- Remained at an expected goals (xG) value of 0.00.
These figures revealed how disciplined Arsenal's defense was.
ARSENAL'S DEFENSE DID NOT ALLOW A BREAKTHROUGH
Mikel Arteta's students, after taking the lead with an early goal from Kai Havertz, delivered a near-flawless defensive performance. Arsenal, not allowing PSG's star-studded attack any space, managed to keep their opponent away from the penalty area. The English side's defensive organization left its mark on the first part of the final.