French Media Give Take on Bukayo Saka After Arsenal 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain

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**French Outlets Weigh In on Bukayo Saka Following Arsenal 0–1 Paris Saint-Germain**

 

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**By Daniel Hepburn**

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Despite all the lead-up buzz from Arsenal figures – especially Mikel Arteta – the Gunners turned in a sluggish showing, as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 1–0 win. But what’s the verdict from the French press on Bukayo Saka?

 

Ousmane Dembele struck early, notching his 25th goal of the year in just the fourth minute, silencing the Emirates crowd. In fact, some fans departed early with the score still 1–0.

 

**GIVEMESPORT Key Stat:** Saka has nine goals and six assists across 16 Champions League matches – more direct contributions than any English player in their first two seasons.

 

Arsenal had opportunities to level the tie ahead of the return leg at Parc des Princes, but Saka, 23, and those around him couldn’t capitalize on PSG’s occasional lapses – leaving them a tough task in Paris.

 

**French Media Comment on Saka**

Winger led all players with four successful dribbles in the match

 

While not at his peak, Nuno Mendes effectively neutralized Saka’s usually potent influence. Recently back from injury, the Portuguese fullback kept the Arsenal winger in check across 90 minutes, leading to frustration for Saka.

 

**Maxi Foot** handed Saka – often labeled one of the world’s top wingers – a **4/10** for his display in North London. They noted that, although he showed energy, he was inefficient in the attacking third, particularly after the break.

 

> *“In a team that had been dormant for a long time, the Arsenal winger had the merit of sounding the revolt in the first half,”* they wrote, adding:

> *“With his runs and his percussion, the England international brought life.”*

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> *“Unsurprisingly, the Gunners’ best moves often came from him and he was able to put pressure on [Nuno] Mendes. However, he still made some wasteful plays and was especially discreet after half-time.”*

 

Saka was far more dangerous before the interval, frequently getting the better of Mendes – and led the game in completed dribbles (four). Still, his influence waned after the break.

 

**Foot Mercato**, on the other hand, praised Arsenal’s star, awarding him a **6/10** and describing him as the side’s primary offensive weapon.

 

> *“Once again, the English winger was the most dangerous attacker of the match for the London side. During the Gunners’ weak period, he tried to get the ball out to break up his block, and sent a shot into Gianluigi Donnarumma’s gloves, the first for the home side.”*

 

> *“He then did a great job to serve [Gabriel] Martinelli, who was a little short. At the end of the first half, he was booked for a gesture of frustration after a generous foul awarded to Nuno Mendes.”*

 

As mentioned, Arsenal now travel to France needing to overturn a one-goal deficit. Whether Arteta will rest key players like Saka against Bournemouth this weekend remains unclear, especially since **Arne Slot’s Liverpool** claimed the Premier League title last weekend.

 

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