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Carrie Dunn

Kim Little stars but Vivianne Miedema struggles - Arsenal Women player ratings vs PSG

It was a close and fascinating match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the Women’s Champions League quarter-final – but ultimately it was the French side who progressed.

They now go on to play holders Lyon in Wednesday's semi-final.

The Gunners, however, are out of the competition and due to their third-place finish in the Women's Super League will not be taking part in it next season either.

Here are our ratings for each of the players on show in San Sebastian this evening.

Arsenal

Manuela Zinsberger 6

Could have done better asserting herself in the area – but theAustrian is more of a sweeper-keeper, there for her distribution, not just her traditional shot-stopping skills, and pulled off a great feet-first save from Diani late on.


Noelle Maritz 8

Fine creativity going forward, something Joe Montemurro always likes to see from his full backs.

Leah Williamson 5

Allowed Katoto to get away from her for the opener, and looked less than calm throughout.

Jennifer Beattie 7

A solid first half but was forced off with injury four minutes into the second.

Katie McCabe 7

A decent display until her error led to PSG’s second goal, turned inside out as she tried to hold the ball up in the corner.

Lia Wälti 7

An uncomfortable tangle of legs with Diani in the first half did not put too much of a dampener on her evening.

Kim Little 8

Missed a golden chance to level up for her side in the firsthalf, but hustled and harried relentlessly.

Danielle van de Donk 6

Her usual aggressive self but she lacked time on the ball. When she did get possession and a great chance to get a shot away, her first touch was inadequate.

Beth Mead 7

A fine finish for Arsenal’s equaliser, and given some pretty physical treatment by her opponents.

Lisa Evans 7

Great running and endless endeavour up front.

Vivianne Miedema 6

Starved of service in the first half and largely kept very quiet.

Subs: Viktoria Schnaderbeck 7

A second-half straight swap for the injured Beattie.

Caitlin Foord 6

The Australian made her Champions League bow for Arsenalwhen she came on with 15 minutes to go for Mead

Jordan Nobbs 6

The team’s vice-captain replaced Evans with 15 minutes left.

Steph Catley 6

Her first appearance in an Arsenal shirt was a few minutes long as she came on as a late substitute.

Jill Roord 6

The Dutch international did not have enough time to make much of an impact, brought on in the final seconds of normal time.

Paris Saint-Germain

Christiane Endler 7

Confident as always under pressure, but not massively tested.

Paulina Dudek 7

A sound performance at the back and always a threat from a set piece as well.

Irene Paredes 8

A great job containing Miedema for most of the game - not an easy ask.

Ashley Lawrence 7

Impactful from the start, coming in from the right. A hefty body-check on Beth Mead meant she was booked five minutes before half-time, subduing her slightly.

Grace Geyoro 6

Tracked back well but rather muted going forward.

Nadia Nadim 7

The former Manchester City player caused plenty of problems out wide before being substituted just after the hour.

Sara Däbritz 7

Some good crosses and set pieces from the much-decorated Germany international.

Kadidiatou Diani 7

Lively throughout and always looked dangerous.

Perle Morroni 7

A sound if unspectacular turn from her out wide.

Ramona Bachmann 8

Some smart passing and a great use of pace down the flank –surprising to see her substituted midway through the second half.

Marie Antoinette Katoto 8

Strong and incisive running, and an amazing hit for her goal, lashing in from 12 yards out.

Substitutes: Sandy Baltimore 6

Had the last 20 minutes on the field as she came on to replace Nadim.

Signe Bruun 7

She had been on the park for only three minutes when she was there to turn in Katoto’s cross from close range.

Formiga 6

The Brazilian made a cameo appearance with a few minutes to go.

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