Khvicha Kvaratskhelia points out PSG Champions League semi-final advantage vs Arsenal

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia believes Paris Saint-Germain's previous experiences against English opposition will stand them in good stead heading into Tuesday's against . PSG have already beaten Liverpool and Aston Villa in Europe's top-tier club competition this season.

They beat Arne Slot's Liverpool on penalties in the last 16 following a 1-1 draw across the two legs. They then scraped past Unai Emery's Villa 5-4 in the quarter-final to set up a semi-final showdown against Arsenal.

And when asked whether PSG can benefit from playing Premier League opposition before, Kvaratskhelia feels that can benefit his team going into their first-leg trip to Arsenal this week.

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Speaking in an interview with PSG's official club website, Kvaratskhelia said: "On the one hand, it's great, but on the other, maybe not so much, because they study our matches, even if the reverse is also true.

"We follow their matches closely. It's really positive to have a better understanding of English football now, especially after playing teams like Liverpool and Aston Villa. It wasn't easy to face them on the pitch, but we gave it our all. I think it will have a positive impact and help us against Arsenal."

As PSG have already won the Ligue 1 title and the French Cup final is not until the end of May, PSG's primary focus is on the Champions League for now. They travel to Arsenal in the first leg on Tuesday before hosting the Gunners at the Parc des Princes eight days later.

Kvaratskhelia added: "It's probably the biggest football tournament in my opinion. It's every footballer's dream to play in it. And everyone wants to win it, but it's incredibly difficult.

"Reaching this stage is difficult for any team. The name says it all: the Champions League. It's a tournament for champions, and every club has the ability and the skills to win it. We'll have to stay focused on our game, concentrate fully on every match and every moment."

Kvaratskhelia, who joined PSG for £62.5million from Napoli last summer, has scored some crucial goals since arriving in Paris. One of his most important came in the first leg of the quarter-final win over Aston Villa.

When quizzed about his goal against Villa, Kvaratskhelia continued: "When you're aiming for the Champions League semi-finals and you score at such a crucial moment, at home, in front of your fans and for your team...

"It's probably the most important, happiest and most emotional goal I've ever scored. I was absolutely delighted. I hope I can continue to score even more beautiful and more meaningful goals."