Paris Saint-Germain faced Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in their second match of the Champions League season. Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Arsenal by finishing a cross from Leandro Trossard, marking his fifth goal of the season. Shortly thereafter, captain Bukayo Saka scored a remarkable free-kick, giving Arsenal a 2-0 lead at halftime and leaving fans astonished.
From close to the corner flag, Saka bent the ball straight into the net without any deflections. Social media reactions included a fan praising the quality of Saka’s free-kick, while another pointed out a teammate’s suggestion for a flat delivery. One fan jokingly questioned the new approach, while another expressed belief that it heralded a win for Arsenal. A supporter joyfully stated that the team’s talent would finally be recognized.
This goal was Saka’s first from a free-kick and his fifth in six Champions League matches at the Emirates. It was also Arsenal’s first direct free-kick goal in more than three years, with the last one scored by Martin Odegaard against Burnley on September 18, 2021.
