You Won’t Believe What Happened When PSG’s Al-Khelaifi Met a Man City Fan Underground
Paris Saint-Germain’s top brass were in attendance at the Emirates Stadium on Monday evening, keeping a close eye on preparations ahead of their massive UEFA Champions League semi-final showdown against Arsenal. Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting advisor Luís Campos made the trip to North London as PSG geared up for one of the biggest matches in their recent history — the first leg against Mikel Arteta’s in-form Gunners.
With the spotlight firmly on PSG, manager Luis Enrique and midfielder Vitinha faced the media earlier in the day, fielding questions about tactics, pressure, and their mindset heading into the high-stakes tie. Shortly after the press conference, the squad took to the Emirates pitch for a final training session in the early evening, working under the watchful eyes of the club hierarchy.
In a surprising yet endearing twist, Al-Khelaifi drew attention after opting for a rather unconventional return journey to his hotel — taking the London Underground. Images captured and shared by Canal Plus show the Qatari executive traveling incognito among Londoners on the tube. But far from going unnoticed, Le Parisien reports that Al-Khelaifi engaged with PSG supporters during the ride, exchanging pleasantries and soaking in the atmosphere ahead of the big match.
Interestingly, it wasn’t just PSG fans who took the chance to interact. One Manchester City supporter reportedly urged the PSG president to “crush” Arsenal in Tuesday night’s encounter — a sentiment perhaps driven by growing Premier League rivalries and City’s own Champions League ambitions.
PSG will be hoping to carry their knockout momentum into the tie, having already eliminated two English sides — Liverpool and Aston Villa — on their road to the semis. However, they face a daunting task. According to Opta, Arsenal are not just favourites to edge the semi-final clash, but also tipped as the frontrunners to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time in their history.
For PSG, who are chasing their own long-awaited European glory, Tuesday night’s first leg at the Emirates is more than just a football match — it’s a test of belief, experience, and the resilience that has eluded them in past campaigns. With Al-Khelaifi personally present and even mixing with fans on the streets of London, the message is clear: the Parisian giants are leaving nothing to chance.
