Champions League: Dortmund vs PSG Live
Preview: Dortmund vs PSG
Dortmund vs PSG is scheduled to take place at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday at 7:00pm. Both teams overcame Spanish opponents in the quarter-finals to secure their spots in the semi-finals, with BVB narrowly defeating Atletico Madrid and PSG emerging victorious against Barcelona.
Borussia Dortmund is aiming to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2012/13, with PSG as their opponents in the semi-final. Dortmund has had mixed results in their recent home UCL knockout matches, and their preparation for this crucial game has been less than ideal after a defeat in the Bundesliga. Despite the challenges, Dortmund still has a chance to secure a spot in next season’s tournament by finishing fifth in the league. However, they face a tough task against Paris Saint-Germain, whom they failed to beat in their previous encounters this season. Dortmund has never lost to Paris Saint-Germain at home in European competitions, but overcoming them will be a significant challenge.
Paris Saint-Germain were close to suffering a defeat at home against Le Havre, who are fighting against relegation, on Saturday. However, a late comeback allowed them to salvage a 3-3 draw after being down 3-1. This result meant they missed the opportunity to secure the Ligue 1 title, but they eventually clinched it after Monaco failed to win against Lyon the following day.
Paris Saint-Germain will now aim to maintain their focus after the celebrations, especially considering their recent poor away record in Germany. While winning the Ligue 1 title is usually expected for the French giants, their ultimate goal is success in the Champions League, a trophy they have yet to win. With the chance to reach their first European final since 2020, PSG’s recent success in away matches during the knockout stages should give them confidence heading into the upcoming second leg.
Head-to-head
PSG earned four points from their two matches against Borussia Dortmund during the group stage of the tournament. Despite this, Paris Saint-Germain have not won in their last three trips to Signal Iduna Park, with two of these matches resulting in draws.
Prediction
A thrilling match is expected on Wednesday between two teams known for their attacking style. Both teams have a chance to take the lead in the first leg, but the away side is considered the slight favorite. Paris Saint-Germain has won their last five away games, scoring 18 goals, and with key players like Mbappe ready to return, they are likely to secure a close win according to our prediction.
