By Score More Staff
Paris, France – Borussia Dortmund’s triumph at Parc des Princes against Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley with a 1-0 aggregate victory.
Dortmund supporters can now start booking their flights to London as the German side delivered a resilient performance to eliminate PSG and become the first team to secure a spot in the Champions League final.
Under the guidance of Edin Terzic, Dortmund entered Paris with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Germany.
In a tightly contested first half, both teams created promising opportunities. Notable chances included Adeyemi’s shot (36′) saved by Donnarumma and Schlotterbeck’s dangerous deflection that narrowly avoided an own goal just before halftime.
PSG emerged from the break determined to level the aggregate score and had a golden opportunity in the 48th minute. Gonçalo Ramos received a cross in Dortmund’s area but failed to redirect it, leading to Zaire-Emery’s missed opportunity with an open net hitting the post.
Dortmund capitalized on PSG’s misfortune and surged ahead shortly after. In the 50th minute, Julian Brandt’s corner found Mats Hummels, who headed past Donnarumma to extend Dortmund’s lead in the tie.
Despite PSG’s relentless efforts to reduce the deficit, luck was not on their side as they hit the woodwork on three occasions through Nuno Mendes, Mbappé, and Vitinha.
PSG’s misfortune contrasted with Dortmund’s resilience, and Edin Terzic’s side celebrated a remarkable victory. Eleven years later, the auri-negros return to the Champions League final.
This marks Dortmund’s third appearance in the Champions League final, setting the stage for a potential showdown against arch-rivals Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, who contest the other semi-final on Wednesday.
For PSG, disappointment looms once again in the elite European competition, with speculation swirling around Kylian Mbappé’s potential departure from the club following another exit from the Champions League.
The stage is set for an enthralling final at Wembley, where Dortmund will look to seize their opportunity for European glory against formidable opposition.
Stay tuned for more updates as Borussia Dortmund prepares for a historic showdown in the UEFA Champions League final!