The match ended 1-0 in favor of PSG, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the winning goal in the fourth minute.
Arteta acknowledged that his team struggled to gain momentum and dominance in the first 15 minutes of the game.
He also praised PSG for their clinical finish and credited them with recognizing the talent of their players.
Arteta mentioned that even small margins, such as a few millimeters offside, can make a big difference in a game at this level.
He emphasized that his team had opportunities to score, but PSG's goalkeeper made key saves to deny them.
On the absence of Thomas Partey, Arteta stated that Declan Rice and Mikel Merino performed well and provided options for the team.
He highlighted that Partey's absence did not significantly impact the team's performance, and they still had a good chance to be in the final after halftime.
