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Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Paris St-Germain
More jeers and whistles from the home crowd. That tells us PSG have got possession.
Summary
FT: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG
Fullkrug drills home opener
Second leg takes place Tuesday 7 May
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KICK-OFFpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Paris St-Germain
Image source, Getty ImagesNot sure how well the players can hear Anthony Taylor's whistle...
He's peeped it though because we're off!
Postpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Oh, an English team has reached the Champions League semi-finals... the officiating team.
Referee Anthony Taylor is leading operations.
His watch seems to be a little behind...
Postpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesA few smiles on the PSG players as the Champions League music blares out.
Perhaps they're trying to show their hosts that they remain cool and composed even in this red-hot atmosphere.
Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Here we go then. The players are filing out of the tunnel into a yellow and black nest more frenzied than one filled with a swarm of angry wasps.
Blimey.
Where's your money going tonight?
Thumb up for Dortmund.
Thumb down for PSG.
get involved Get Involved - tell us your returning heroespublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 1 May
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Graham
PSG 'built to win Champions League'published at 19:53 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesParis St-Germain are "built to win the Champions League", according to Dortmund boss Edin Terzic.
PSG have long targeted winning the Champions League as a symbolic triumph of their transformation under Qatari ownership and have reached the knockout stages for a 12th successive season.
However, winning the trophy has continued to elude them.
The nearest the Parisians have come to achieving their ultimate goal was four seasons ago when they lost to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.
"The project in Paris began with the goal of winning the Champions League," said Terzic.
"That's been their main objective for a decade.
"Maybe we're the team with less experience, but we may have the greatest hunger."
The road to Londonpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Sure you know by now but, if not, a little reminder of the prize at stake.
A date at Wembley on 1 June.
The road to London started wayyyy back in June at the qualifying stage.
Now we're down to four.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who played out a 2-2 draw in Germany last night.
Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain, who meet in Germany tonight.
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Sam Allardyce to Bolton. As a player: BAD. As a manager: GOOD
Simon
Does Peter Reid returning to Goodison last week for the Merseyside derby count?
Jon
Wilfried Zaha to Palace. Surely one of most successful returning heroes in Premier League history.
Anon
Goals galore?published at 19:49 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris-St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter some Wednesday night entertainment? Never mind your local bingo rave, this is where the fun is at.
Even Luis Enrique says so.
"I think it could be a wonderful spectacle, not just for the two fan bases, but for everybody who loves football," reckons the PSG boss.
"I think there will be goals, given the quality and the ability to reach the opposition goal on both teams."
'We want to use these two matches to get to Wembley'published at 19:48 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl, speaking to TNT Sports: "Everyone is looking forward [to the game]. It's a great stadium with a great atmosphere.
"To be in the last four teams is a big achievement, we want to use these two matches to get to Wembley.
"The team is full of energy and I am pretty optimistic."
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Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
What a sight. One of the finest in European football. Remember going to Champions League knockout game there against Benfica back in 2017. Bedlam.
Kylian Mbappe et al will be hoping to silence the Yellow Wall early doors.
The Yellow Wall risespublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
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Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
The two sets of players are going through their warm-ups at Signal Iduna Park.
The atmosphere is already popping.
Jeers greeted the arrival of the PSG players...
Get Involvedpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 1 May
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Talking about Sancho going back to Dortmund got us reminiscing in the BBC Sport office about returning heroes.
David Batty to Leeds United. Good.
Paul Pogba to Manchester United. Bad.
Scott Murray to Bristol City. Somewhere in the middle.
I'm sure you'll disagree with those shouts.
Most importantly, I'm sure you've got your own ideas for your respective teams.
You know the drill... use #bbcfootball, text 81111 or WhatsApp on 03301231826.
Image source, Getty ImagesHow is Sancho's return 'home' going?published at 19:39 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesWhile no English clubs are left in the Champions League, there has still been interest for Three Lions fans in the shape of their stars.
Last night they had the chance to see how Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham - two of the men who they are pinning their hopes of Euro 2024 glory on - fared.
Tonight, an Englishman out of the international picture is hoping to remind a few people of his talent...
Jadon Sancho.
For those who do not regularly watch Dortmund, it represents a chance to see how the 24-year-old winger is faring on his return to the club after leaving Manchester United on loan.
Our colleague Simon Stone has written this piece on how Sancho's return 'home' has panned out so far.
Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
This time last year, Jadon Sancho and Marcel Sabitzer were bit-part players as Manchester United tried to reach the Champions League.
Now, with United having gone out at the group stage, they are part of a Champions League semi-final side...
Team news - Sancho starts for Dortmund; Mbappe starts for PSGpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho starts for Borussia Dortmund as Sebastien Haller returns to the bench.
Borussia Dortmund XI: Kobel, Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen, Sancho, Sabitzer, Brandt, Can, Adeyemi, Fullkrug.
Subs: Meyer, Lotka, Ozcan, Nmecha, Haller, Reus, Wolf, Moukoko, Malen, Sule, Watjen, Bynoe-Gittens.
Image source, BBC SportKylian Mbappe starts for Paris St-Germain as they look to reach their second final.
Paris St-Germain XI: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Mendes, Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz, Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola.
Subs: Navas, Tenas, Ugarte, Goncalo Ramos, Asensio, Danilo, Lee, Kolo Muani, Mukiele, Soler, Luca Beraldo, Skriniar.
Image source, BBC SportWelcome!published at 19:34 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesHello/guten abend/bonsoir!
Whether you're an English fan casting an envious eye on a Champions League semi-final line-up sans your compatriots, or a German/French expat with a vested interest, we're delighted you're here.
Let's get this party started...
First things first. Teams!
Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 1 May
Borussia Dortmund took a step back when they had Paris St-Germain on the brink.
Cast your mind back to December. That's when the two sides met in the final game of the Champions League group stage.
Dortmund were already through. PSG were flailing.
A late Dortmund winner would have had grave consequences for the French visitors... elimination.
But with Milan doing the business in Newcastle, meaning both Dortmund and PSG were heading through, the Germans eased off.
Tonight they might regret that...
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UEFA Champions League Scores & Fixtures
UEFA Champions League Table
On Wednesday 1st May
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Match Participants:
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
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| 2 | København | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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| 3 | Galatasaray | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 5 |
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| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 4 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 13 |
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| 2 | PSV | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 9 |
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| 3 | Lens | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 8 |
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| 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 2 |
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Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 18 |
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| 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
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| 3 | Sporting Braga | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 4 |
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| 4 | Union Berlin | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 2 |
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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
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| 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
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| 3 | Benfica | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 4 |
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| 4 | Red Bull Salzburg | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4 |
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Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 14 |
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| 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
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| 3 | Feyenoord | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 6 |
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| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 4 |
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- Borussia Dortmund, Position 1, Points 11
- PSG, Position 2, Points 8
Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
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| 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
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| 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 8 |
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| 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 |
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Group G
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
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| 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 12 |
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| 3 | Young Boys | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 |
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| 4 | Red Star Belgrade | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 1 |
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Group H
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
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| 2 | Porto | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 12 |
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| 3 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 9 |
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| 4 | Antwerp | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 3 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : 8th Finals
- Position 3 : UEFA Europa League
Team Lineups
home team, Borussia Dortmund
Manager: Edin Terzic
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Kobel, Goalkeeper
26, Ryerson, Defender
15, Hummels, Defender
4, Schlotterbeck, Defender
22, Maatsen, Defender
20, Sabitzer, Defensive Midfielder
23, Can, Defensive Midfielder
10, Sancho, Attacking Midfielder
19, Brandt, Attacking Midfielder
27, Adeyemi, Attacking Midfielder
14, Füllkrug, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, G. Kobel
- Number 22, I. Maatsen , Yellow Card at 19 minutes
- Number 4, N. Schlotterbeck , Yellow Card at 73 minutes
- Number 15, M. Hummels
- Number 26, J. Ryerson , substituted for M. Wolf at 87 minutes
- Number 23, E. Can , Captain
- Number 20, M. Sabitzer
- Number 27, K. Adeyemi , substituted for M. Reus at 83 minutes
- Number 19, J. Brandt , substituted for F. Nmecha at 87 minutes
- Number 10, J. Sancho
- Number 14, N. Füllkrug , substituted for Y. Moukoko at 91 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Borussia Dortmund
- Number 43, J. Gittens
- Number 9, S. Haller
- Number 35, M. Lotka
- Number 21, D. Malen
- Number 33, A. Meyer
- Number 18, Y. Moukoko
- Number 8, F. Nmecha
- Number 11, M. Reus
- Number 25, N. Süle
- Number 17, M. Wolf
- Number 38, K. Wätjen
- Number 6, S. Özcan
away team, PSG
Manager: Luis Enrique
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
99, Donnarumma, Goalkeeper
2, Hakimi, Defender
5, Marquinhos, Defender
21, Hernández, Defender
25, Nuno Mendes, Defender
33, Zaïre-Emery, Midfielder
17, Vitinha, Midfielder
8, Ruiz, Midfielder
10, Dembélé, Striker
7, Mbappé, Striker
29, Barcola, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 99, G. Donnarumma
- Number 25, Nuno Mendes
- Number 21, L. Hernández , substituted for Beraldo at 42 minutes
- Number 5, Marquinhos , Captain
- Number 2, A. Hakimi
- Number 8, Fabián Ruiz , Yellow Card at 53 minutes
- Number 17, Vitinha
- Number 33, W. Zaïre-Emery
- Number 29, B. Barcola , substituted for R. Kolo Muani at 65 minutes
- Number 7, K. Mbappé
- Number 10, O. Dembélé
away team, PSG
- Number 11, Marco Asensio
- Number 23, R. Kolo Muani
- Number 19, Lee Kang-In
- Number 35, Beraldo
- Number 9, Gonçalo Ramos
- Number 26, N. Mukiele
- Number 1, K. Navas
- Number 15, Danilo Pereira
- Number 28, Carlos Soler
- Number 80, Arnau Tenas
- Number 4, M. Ugarte
- Number 37, M. Škriniar
home team, Borussia Dortmund
Manager: Edin Terzic
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Kobel, Goalkeeper
26, Ryerson, Defender
15, Hummels, Defender
4, Schlotterbeck, Defender
22, Maatsen, Defender
20, Sabitzer, Defensive Midfielder
23, Can, Defensive Midfielder
10, Sancho, Attacking Midfielder
19, Brandt, Attacking Midfielder
27, Adeyemi, Attacking Midfielder
14, Füllkrug, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, G. Kobel
- Number 22, I. Maatsen , Yellow Card at 19 minutes
- Number 4, N. Schlotterbeck , Yellow Card at 73 minutes
- Number 15, M. Hummels
- Number 26, J. Ryerson , substituted for M. Wolf at 87 minutes
- Number 23, E. Can , Captain
- Number 20, M. Sabitzer
- Number 27, K. Adeyemi , substituted for M. Reus at 83 minutes
- Number 19, J. Brandt , substituted for F. Nmecha at 87 minutes
- Number 10, J. Sancho
- Number 14, N. Füllkrug , substituted for Y. Moukoko at 91 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 43, J. Gittens
- Number 9, S. Haller
- Number 35, M. Lotka
- Number 21, D. Malen
- Number 33, A. Meyer
- Number 18, Y. Moukoko
- Number 8, F. Nmecha
- Number 11, M. Reus
- Number 25, N. Süle
- Number 17, M. Wolf
- Number 38, K. Wätjen
- Number 6, S. Özcan
away team, PSG
Manager: Luis Enrique
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
99, Donnarumma, Goalkeeper
2, Hakimi, Defender
5, Marquinhos, Defender
21, Hernández, Defender
25, Nuno Mendes, Defender
33, Zaïre-Emery, Midfielder
17, Vitinha, Midfielder
8, Ruiz, Midfielder
10, Dembélé, Striker
7, Mbappé, Striker
29, Barcola, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 99, G. Donnarumma
- Number 25, Nuno Mendes
- Number 21, L. Hernández , substituted for Beraldo at 42 minutes
- Number 5, Marquinhos , Captain
- Number 2, A. Hakimi
- Number 8, Fabián Ruiz , Yellow Card at 53 minutes
- Number 17, Vitinha
- Number 33, W. Zaïre-Emery
- Number 29, B. Barcola , substituted for R. Kolo Muani at 65 minutes
- Number 7, K. Mbappé
- Number 10, O. Dembélé
Substitutes
- Number 11, Marco Asensio
- Number 23, R. Kolo Muani
- Number 19, Lee Kang-In
- Number 35, Beraldo
- Number 9, Gonçalo Ramos
- Number 26, N. Mukiele
- Number 1, K. Navas
- Number 15, Danilo Pereira
- Number 28, Carlos Soler
- Number 80, Arnau Tenas
- Number 4, M. Ugarte
- Number 37, M. Škriniar
- Referee:
- Anthony Taylor
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Stuart Attwell
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Gary Beswick
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Adam Nunn
- Fourth Official:
- Espen Eskås
- Assistant VAR Official:
- David Coote
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Dortmund v PSGOverall Possession
Shots
Borussia Dortmund 13PSG 14Shots on target
Borussia Dortmund 4PSG 3Shots off target
Borussia Dortmund 4PSG 9Blocked shots
Borussia Dortmund 5PSG 2Total touches in the box
Borussia Dortmund 37PSG 33Goalkeeper saves
Borussia Dortmund 3PSG 3Fouls
Borussia Dortmund 11PSG 6Corners
Borussia Dortmund 4PSG 3Season so far
UEFA Champions League
Key, Dortmund v PSG
League position, Borussia Dortmund 7th, PSG 25thTotal points, Borussia Dortmund 9, PSG 4
Goals scored
Borussia Dortmund 13PSG 3Goals conceded
Borussia Dortmund 6PSG 5Shots
Borussia Dortmund 52PSG 58Shots on target
Borussia Dortmund 34PSG 24Shots off target
Borussia Dortmund 18PSG 34Blocked shots
Borussia Dortmund 10PSG 26Passing accuracy %
Borussia Dortmund 89.17PSG 90.06Points dropped from a winning position
Borussia Dortmund 3PSG 3Form guide
All competitions
Borussia Dortmund lose
v RB Leipzig
4
1
Bundesliga
PSG draw
v Le Havre
3
3
Ligue 1
Borussia Dortmund draw
v Bayer Leverkusen
1
1
Bundesliga
PSG won
v Lorient
1
4
Ligue 1
Borussia Dortmund won
v Atlético Madrid
4
2
UEFA Champions League
PSG won
v Olympique Lyonnais
4
1
Ligue 1
Borussia Dortmund won
v Borussia M'gladbach
1
2
Bundesliga
PSG won
v Barcelona
1
4
UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund lose
v Atlético Madrid
2
1
UEFA Champions League
PSG lose
v Barcelona
2
3
UEFA Champions League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Borussia Dortmund and PSGBorussia Dortmund Won 1PSG Won 2Draw 3
Played
6
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund 1 , PSG 1 on the 13th of December 2023
Borussia Dortmund
PSG
13th of December 2023
PSG 2 , Borussia Dortmund 0 on the 19th of September 2023
PSG
Borussia Dortmund
19th of September 2023
PSG 2 , Borussia Dortmund 0 on the 11th of March 2020
PSG
Borussia Dortmund
11th of March 2020
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Match Facts
Borussia Dortmund have only won one of their six meetings with PSG in all competitions (D3 L2), beating them 2-1 in the first leg of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League round of 16, before being eliminated 3-2 on aggregate.
Paris Saint-Germain have never won an away match against Borussia Dortmund, losing one and drawing two of their three visits, including a 1-1 draw in the group stages of this season’s UEFA Champions League. Indeed, this is the first time two teams have faced in the group stage and semi-finals in a single campaign in the competition since Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in 2012-13.
Borussia Dortmund are playing in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the fourth time; they’ve reached the final on two of the three previous occasions (1996-97 and 2012-13), with their only elimination at this stage coming in 1997-98 against Real Madrid.
This is Paris Saint-Germain’s fourth appearance in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. They’ve lost all four games in their two previous two-legged ties (vs Milan in 1994-95 and Man City in 2020-21), although they did beat RB Leipzig in a single match in 2019-20.
Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last 10 UEFA Champions League home games (W6 D4), their longest ever such run in the competition. Indeed, only three teams are on longer current unbeaten home runs in the competition: Manchester City (31), FC Bayern München (15) and Real Madrid (12).
Paris Saint-Germain have averaged 65% possession in the UEFA Champions League this season; their most in a single campaign on record (since 2003-04). Along with having more possession in all eight UEFA Champions League games under Luis Enrique, the French side have also allowed the fewest opposition passes per defensive action in the current tournament (8.7).
Borussia Dortmund’s per game average of 1.8 expected goals against is the highest of any team to progress from the UEFA Champions League group stages this season (18 xG against in 10 games). However, based on the quality of shots faced, Dortmund have conceded ten fewer goals than expected in the tournament this term (8 conceded from 18 xG against – excluding own goals).
Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé has scored eight goals in this season’s UEFA Champions League, his joint-best return in a single campaign (also 8 in 2020-21). The Frenchman is also just two goals away from becoming the ninth different player to score 50 UEFA Champions League goals – he’s scored a brace in his last two away games in the competition.
Marcel Sabitzer has assisted five goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, with two of those coming in their second leg victory over Atlético de Madrid. The only Borussia Dortmund player to make more assists in a single campaign in the competition is Ousmane Dembélé (6 in 2016-17), who now plays for opponents Paris Saint-Germain.
Vitinha has completed 96% of his passes under pressure in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages this season (212/222); the highest percentage of any midfielder (min. 10 such passes). The Portuguese also has the most line-breaking passes of any Paris Saint-Germain player in the knockout stages this term (45).