PSG 2-1 (3-1 agg) Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners go out fighting in Paris

And that's that. Arsenal are now out of the Champions League, exiting at the semi-final stage following a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. A valiant effort in the French capital was not enough to see the Gunners get past the Parisians.

Knowing a win was needed to reach the final, Mikel Arteta sent his strongest XI out at the Parc des Princes. Thomas Partey returned to the lineup after missing last week's first leg while Jurrien Timber started despite fears he would be absent through injury.

Arsenal started the game with force as they looked to pin the hosts back in their hunt for an aggregate equaliser. Just minutes in, Declan Rice saw a header flash past the post before Gabriel Martinelli was thwarted by Gianluigi Donnarumma from close range.

Martin Odegaard then went close for the Gunners with a fearsome low strike that Donnarumma got down brilliantly to keep out. Arteta's side continued to cause problems with Partey's long throw-ins making life difficult for the hosts in their penalty area. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia almost made it 2-0 to his side, but his curled attempts from the left side struck David Raya's post.

Despite their efforts, the Gunners did find themselves two goals down on aggregate near the half hour mark. A free kick was initially cleared by Partey but Fabian Ruiz was on hand to touch it down before firing a thunderous strike into the back of the net. Arsenal didn't let that dishearten them however as they continued to put pressure on the Parisians' backline, but couldn't break through before the break.

Arsenal failed to replicate their first-half energy after the break and didn't cause too many issues for the hosts' backline. With just over 20 minutes remaining, PSG were presented a chance to extend their advantage from the penalty spot.

Achraf Hakimi's tame shot was deemed to have grazed the hand of Myles Lewis-Skelly and the referee controversially pointed for a spot kick following a VAR check. David Raya was his side's hero as he got down well to save Vitinha's effort from 12 yards.

The hopes of getting back in the game were soon killed off though as Hakimi pounced on a poor control from Partey on the edge of the box to fire a brilliant strike into the corner of Raya's goal and put his side on the brink of reaching the final.

The Gunners continued to push and kept themselves alive when Leandro Trossard broke away from Marquinhos before seeing his low cross deflect into the path of Bukayo Saka who took it past Donnarumma to tap into an empty net. The winger then spurned a clear chance to make it a nervy ending for PSG just moments after when he blazed over from close range.

The hosts saw out the final minutes to secure their spot in the final and knock Arsenal out of the Champions League. The Gunners must now turn their attention back to the Premier League, where they now face a battle to secure a spot in the top-five to play in Europe's elite competition next season.

Here are the Arsenal player ratings from their 2-1 defeat to PSG.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal player ratings

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya (GK) - 7/10 - Nothing he could do about either of the goals with both being very well struck. Kept his side in it with a penalty save in the second half but it wasn't to be.

Jurrien Timber (RB) - 7/10 - Often found in a more advanced role, especially in the first half, but did defend well when needed. Taken off in the final minutes.

William Saliba (CB) - 7.5/10 - Really composed at the back and dealt with the pressure of the opposition well. Looked to break forward at times to help his team in attacking sequences.

Jakub Kiwior (CB) - 6/10 - Not as solid as his defensive partner and did struggle at times. Gave the ball away in the build-up to PSG's second goal.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (LB) - 6.5/10 - Looked calm and composed from kick-off and dealt with Barcola relatively well. Was guilty of being out of position on a couple occasions before being withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining.

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