As in the first leg, Paris Saint-Germain once again lost to Borussia Dortmund this Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Parc des Princes for the semi-final return (1-0). Mats Hummels scored the winning goal which sent the German club to the final on June 1 at Wembley.
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Virtually eliminated at the break, PSG is not far from heading to the locker room with a second goal behind. In the 35th minute, Dortmund goes on a two-on-two counterattack, Adeyemi accelerates, escapes Marquinhos and strikes with a left into the area. Donnarumma on parade with his left hand saves his team. The tone is set.
Paris no better with its back to the wall
Beaten 1-0 in the first leg, Paris Saint-Germain is not yet out of the woods after a first period without much inspiration, with a timid Mbappé. The Blues captain’s last great performance in the Champions League dates from the second leg of the round of 16 against Real Sociedad last March. His double at Barcelona in April was overshadowed by the performances of Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Vitinha.
While PSG has never had two bad matches in the knockout phase, the Parisian club does not seem any better with its back against the wall against Dortmund. If Vitinha tries his luck from distance in the 42nd minute, Luis Enrique’s men never manage to set the Parc des Princes on fire. Tensed, the capital’s players had to release the handbrake to raise the stands and take this famous ticket to the final at Wembley. Failing against Dortmund, on the verge of a final, and while everything seemed to be smiling for the Parisians this season – until the draw for the final phase which gave them an open draw – is a big disappointment for the club.
A lucky Borussia who does not bend
At the start of the second half, while Zaire-Emery found the post in the 47th minute, Borussia iced the Parc des Princes with the opening score thanks to a header from Mats Hummels at the far post. His very first goal this season in C1. Mats Hummels, who managed to control Kylian Mbappé last Wednesday, drives the point home.
Paris insists, but the coin still does not land on the right side. Facing the goal, Ramos has the opportunity to score the first Parisian goal, but he sends the ball over the cages (60th). For his part, Mendes hits the post (61st) and Mbappé the crossbar (86th). Vitinha also hits the crossbar a little later. Luck is not on the Parisian side.
This evening in Paris, the stakes were enormous for the capital club. And Mbappé’s teammates will certainly regret the misstep during the first leg against an opponent well within his reach. After eliminations in the round of 16 during the two previous editions, this new outing spoils what should be Mbappé’s last match in C1 at the Parc des Princes. Dortmund offers itself a third final after 1996-97 and 2012-13.