Article #20223

It cannot always be a laugh a minute. This rematch between elite football’s two genuinely enthralling propositions did not veer as wildly as the previous week’s rollercoaster and, in truth, was probably never going to. What it did provide was more proof of Paris Saint-Germain’s all-round brilliance, manifested in an ability to put business and pleasure on equal pegging.

They held a largely off-key Bayern Munich at arm’s length for most of the night, only allowing Harry Kane a few seconds to pursue his dream Champions League final when he hammered in near the end. PSG are the ones who will meet Arsenal and the task facing Mikel Arteta was laid bare here.