Dortmund collapses PSG’s dream and 11 years later reaches the Champions League final – 2024-05-09 06:59:32

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Dortmund collapses PSG’s dream and 11 years later reaches the Champions League final

The German team beat PSG 0-2 on aggregate and is in the Champions League final.

Borussia Dortmund became the first Champions League finalist. (Free Press Photo: AFP)

Mats Hummels, who played in Borussia Dotmund’s last Champions League final 11 years ago, will return to a match for the European title after being the hero in the second leg semi-final against Paris Saint Germain at the Parc des Princes.

An accurate header from the German defender in the 50th minute certified the yellow club’s place in the final. will face Real Madrid or Bayern Munichwho define their series on Wednesday, May 8.

The locals had the responsibility of seeking victory since they fell in the first leg, so PSG tried through their offensive men such as Mbappé, Dembélé and Vitinha, but none of their efforts managed to overcome goalkeeper Kobel.

The one who did know how to do damage was Dortmund since Donnarumma pushed himself in the 35th minute to avoid the German goal that Adeyemi almost scored.

At the beginning of the second half Zaïre-Emery had the clearest chance for Paris but the post denied him the shout. Then, it was Mats Hummels who lifted his club’s fans out of their seats as he took a corner kick from Brandt in the 50th minute, scoring the 0-1 and increasing Dortmund’s lead over PSG.

Paris had no choice but to go out and find the game and Dortmund focused on trying to exploit the defensive shortcomings left by the Parisians.

Ramos had two chances and Nuno Mendes hit another ball against the post for PSG, who finally could no longer resolve the match at home and were on the verge of reaching their second Champions League final.

Dortmund, for its part, returns to the final match of the European competition after 11 years. The last time they were in this instance they were defeated 2-1 against Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium, where this new edition will be played.