Champions League Semifinal Preview: PSG vs Dortmund
Read on for all the highlights and insights into this epic clash. Borussia Dortmund takes on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
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The UEFA Champions League has returned with the semi-finalists gearing up for a chance to secure their spot in the final of Europe’s premier football competition. This upcoming match sees Borussia Dortmund traveling to the Parc De Princes to face Paris Saint-Germain, promising an intense showdown on PSG’s home turf.
Dortmund enters the game with a narrow 1-goal advantage, courtesy of Niclas Fullkrug’s goal in the 36th minute of the first leg. Despite PSG’s multiple close attempts, including Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi hitting the woodwork, they failed to find the back of the net.
PSG, accustomed to adversity, faced a similar situation in the quarterfinals against FC Barcelona, trailing by a goal before dominating the second leg with a 1-4 victory at Camp Nou.
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With this being the final season in the traditional 32-team format, the stakes are higher than ever, with every team eyeing the coveted trophy before the format changes next season.
Dortmund’s last Champions League final appearance was at Wembley Stadium in London, coincidentally the venue for the 2023/24 final. This match also marks the potential farewell for either Kylian Mbappe or Marco Reus from their respective clubs in the Champions League.
PSG will be without Lucas Hernandez due to a cruciate ligament injury suffered in the first leg, along with Kurzawa, Kimpembe, and Rico. On the other hand, Dortmund welcomes back Sebastian Haller to the bench and is likely to field the same starting XI as in the first leg.
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In the pre-match press conference, PSG manager Louis Enrique emphasized the importance of winning, regardless of the margin, while Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic stressed the need for a cohesive team effort and a solid game plan to secure their ticket to the final.
As anticipation builds for this highly anticipated encounter, football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this thrilling match between two footballing giants.