Declan Rice is looking forward to Arsenal 's inaugural match against Paris St-Germain in the revamped Champions League, likening it to a 'semi-final' level encounter. The elimination of the traditional Group Stage has escalated the intensity and importance of Arsenal 's first home game, marking a significant shift from prior years.

Germain in their first Champions League home game of the season on Tuesday night and Luis Enrique is navigating a major injury crisis crisis ahead of the contest

Bradley Barcola is back on scoring form after Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 win over Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 on Friday night which was secured by the France international. The 22-year-old netted his fifth and sixth goals of the season with an unerring 30th-minute finish and ultimately secured Les Parisiens' fifth victory of the campaign with an easier 69th-minute effort.