Putting in what was an iconic performance on Tuesday night, Borussia Dortmund punched their Champions League final ticket as they secured a famous 1-0 victory away at PSG.
Making the trip to Paris holding a slender one-goal advantage after claiming another 1-0 win in rural Germany last week, BVB were bracing themselves for what appeared to be a monumental challenge on foreign soil.
However, with veteran defender Mats Hummels powering home a close range header just five minutes after returning from the half-time break, Dortmund put in what was a remarkable defensive display as they frustrated Kylian Mbappe and Co.
Backed by an emotional travelling support and producing what was arguably their most famous European performance here, Dortmund will now begin planning for their trip to Wembley on Saturday, June 1st.
With Real Madrid welcoming arch-rivals Bayern Munich to the Spanish capital for the second semi-final showdown on Wednesday night, there could still be an all-German affair on the cards.
As for PSG, the French giants wait for a maiden European crown goes on for another year and they will certainly be hit with a major backlash over the next few days.
On a night when Borussia Dortmund punched a first Champions League final spot since 2011, we have taken a look at the main talking points from Paris.
Borussia Dortmund produce an iconic performance in Paris
While Borussia Dortmund might have fallen drastically short of mounting another genuine Bundesliga title charge this season, the German giants have embarked on an iconic Champions League adventure.
Definitely saving their best performances for the European stage, Tuesday’s guests have certainly cemented their spot as one of this season’s ultimate surprise packages.
Mounting a remarkable second-leg comeback at home against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid last month as they eventually secured a famous 4-3 aggregate victory in rural Germany, BVB have continued to pick up some…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-05-07 21:46:27
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