Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Final after a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of the semifinals at the Parc des Princes, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory. The standout moment of the match came in the 72nd minute, when Achraf Hakimi unleashed a stunning strike that sent the French capital into euphoria.

The Goal That Changed Everything

With the tie still tense, Ousmane Dembélé played a pinpoint pass to the edge of the box. Hakimi, arriving from deep, controlled it cleanly before firing a low, curling shot with his right foot that snuck inside David Raya’s right post.
It was a brilliant goal—not only for its execution, but for its timing. The 2-0 scoreline left Arsenal with little hope of a comeback, and effectively booked PSG’s ticket to Munich.

Hakimi Steps Up as the Unexpected Hero

Not typically known for his goal-scoring, Hakimi stepped up on one of the biggest nights of the season. His ability to attack space and finish with precision reflects the evolution of PSG under Luis Enrique—a team less reliant on individual stars and more cohesive in its collective identity.

With this result, PSG reaches their second-ever Champions League final. On May 31, they will face Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, aiming to finally lift the most coveted trophy in European club football.