Exciting Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint-Germain Champions League Semi-Final Showdown Tonight!
Borussia Dortmund welcomes Paris Saint-Germain in the thrilling first leg of the Champions League semi-final tonight. manager Luis Enrique is looking forward to seeing PSG edge closer towards securing an unprecedented quadruple this season.
PSG’s Recent Victories
The French champions recently clinched their 12th Ligue 1 title after Goncalo Ramos salvaged a late draw against Le Havre with an equalizer in the 95th minute. With Kylian Mbappe absent from the starting lineup, PSG secured the title as Monaco faltered to Lyon. PSG also won the French Super Cup earlier in January and has booked a spot in the Coup de France Final.
Dortmund’s Recent Struggles
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund is reeling from a 4-1 defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig despite an initial lead provided by Jadon Sancho. The situation worsened as Mats Hummels was forced off due to injury early in the second half. Dortmund’s only hope to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League might be by winning the current one as they fall behind RB Leipzig in the league standings.
Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint-Germain Match Details
- Date and Time: Tonight – Wednesday, May 1, with a kick-off at 8pm BST.
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, also known as the Westfalenstadion, with a capacity of 81,365.
- Previous Encounters: PSG won 2-0 at home, while the teams drew 1-1 in Germany during the group stage this season.
Live Coverage and Streaming
The match will be aired live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK with pre-match coverage starting at 7pm BST. Fans can also stream the game through TNT Sports Ultimate or catch minute-by-minute updates on SunSport.
Team News and Injury Updates
Mats Hummels is expected to recover from a calf injury, while Ian Maatsen might return following a hip issue. However, Sebastien Haller and Ramy Bensabaini are unlikely to feature due to long-term injuries for Dortmund. Meanwhile, PSG has rested Kylian Mbappe and has Layvin Kurzawa as their major concern due to a back issue.
Key Players to Watch Out For
Julian Brandt and Niclas Fullkrug pose a threat to PSG’s defense, with Kylian Mbappe leading the line for the French side. Goncalo Ramos, on loan from Benfica, has been impressive and could be a game-changer for PSG.
Manager’s Insights
Luis Enrique is optimistic about PSG’s chances of achieving a quadruple this season, while Edin Terzic believes Mats Hummels will be fit for the crucial clash. The managers will provide further insights in their pre-match press conferences on Tuesday, April 30.
Don’t miss this epic showdown between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain as they battle it out for a spot in the Champions League final!