Thomas Partey is a player of Arsenal
Arsenal will be without midfielder Thomas Partey when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium.
The Ghanaian international received a yellow card late in the match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, April 17, 2025, following a clash with Antonio Rüdiger.
The incident began when the German defender confronted Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, prompting Partey to step in and defend his teammate. However, in the heat of the moment, Partey reacted aggressively toward Rüdiger, leading the referee to issue him a booking.
With Partey already one caution away from suspension, the yellow card now rules him out of the first leg of the semi-final clash in London.
Partey’s actions drew a furious reaction from teammate Declan Rice, who was well aware that the 33-year-old’s absence would be a major blow ahead of the crucial tie.
Despite the setback, Arsenal secured an important 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli ensured a historic win against Real Madrid in Spain.
The Gunners became the first team to defeat Real Madrid in their first two visits to the Santiago Bernabéu, booking their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
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