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Saka goal can't save Arsenal in Champions League

Arsenal's dream of lifting the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history came to a disappointing end last night as they were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain PSG) in the competition’s semi-final.

PSG were already 1-0 up from the first game in London, so the Gunners had work to do in Paris.

But it wasn't to be and despite a goal from Bukayo Saka, it's PSG who will meet Italian team Inter Milan in the final on 31 May in Germany.

Here's how it happened.

Fabian Ruiz hits the ball from distance to beat David Raya in the Arsenal goal. There are two images one on top of the other, one from behind Ruiz as he strikes the ball and the other from behind David Raya as he dives in an attempt to save the shot.Image source, Getty Images
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Fabian Ruiz struck from distance as PSG opened the scoring

Despite being on top during the early part of the match, forcing PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to make several impressive saves, Arsenal fell behind thanks to a goal from Fabian Ruiz.