Dortmund vs PSG UCL 2023-24 second Semi-final, first leg Highlights | Fullkrug's lone goal give Dortmund an 1-0 advantage before second leg

Niclas Fullkurg's lone goal in the first half of the match helped Borussia Dortmund beat PSG by 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24  semi-final in Dortmund, Germany on Thursday. 

Though Kylian Mbappe hit the post once and had a few chances to take the advantage, Luis Enrqiue's men could not find the equalise to cancel out Fullkurg's goal in the 36th minute. Dortmund, on the other hand, looked gritty and disciplined to deny Paris Saint Germain strikers away from the goal in front of their home support. 

With everything to play for PSG in the second leg, it will be an interesting battle to find out who will head to Wembley for the final.

Read our LIVE blog below for the highlights of the Dortmund vs PSG UCL 2023-24 second Semi-final, first leg. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest stories on the game. 

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May 02, 2024 02:57 IST
Hummels wins the Player of the match award




May 02, 2024 02:55 IST
Dortmund's win over PSG confirms Germany join Italy as the two countries with an extra #UCL spot.🇩🇪

It also means Dortmund, who are currently fifth in the Bundesliga, are guaranteed Champions League football next season.⚫️🟡

Only one of Spurs and Aston Villa can now qualify.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/LnOHXgQcBk
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 02:51 IST
Sancho was on fire tonight

Jadon Sancho v PSG: 
99 touches
1 big chance created
3 key passes (=most)
51/58 accurate passes (0.34 xA)
12/17 successful dribbles (most) 
13/20 duels won (most)



May 02, 2024 02:48 IST
Final verdict

Despite a few chances, Paris Saint-Germain had to digest the defeat against Edin Terzic's Dortmund Dortmund. While this defeat is not the final blow, it has left Mbappe and company with a lot to think about. Dortmund played with incredible grit and passion, taking advantage of a home crowd. Paris will undoubtedly review the tape of this clash, and with Enrique as their coach, we can expect the solutions. With only a minor 1-0 lead to Dortmund, Parc des Princes promises a thrilling encounter in the second leg. 



May 02, 2024 02:27 IST
Full time | BVB 1-0 PSG
Borussia Dortmund take an 1-0 lead against PSG in the first leg! 😲😳

Niclas Fullkrug with the lone goal for the home team. #Dortmund #BVBPSG #UEFAChampionsLeague #PSG #BorussiaDortmund pic.twitter.com/E7hs0lNhxd
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 02:26 IST
90+3' | Save from Kobel
Kobel makes an easy save as we get to the final minutes of the match.



May 02, 2024 02:26 IST
90+3' | Save from Kobel
Kobel makes an easy save as we get to the final minutes of the match.



May 02, 2024 02:24 IST
90+1' | Change for Dortmund | BVB 1-0 PSG
Moukoko comes in for Fullkrug. 



May 02, 2024 02:23 IST
90' | 4 minutes added | BVB 1-0 PSG
4 minutes added to the full time. 



May 02, 2024 02:20 IST
87' | Double change for Dortmund
Nmecha and Wolf replace Brandt and Ryerson. 



May 02, 2024 02:17 IST
84' | Marquinhos with a huge block | BVB 1-0 PSG
Brandt was on target here. But, the PSG captain came back from behind to block his shot. 



May 02, 2024 02:15 IST
82' | Change for Dortmund | BVB 1-0 PSG
Adeyemi is replaced by Marco Reus. 



May 02, 2024 02:14 IST
82' | Vitinha misses the target
Vinitnha's right-footed shot on the turn misses the target. 



May 02, 2024 02:14 IST
80' | Huge miss by Dembele | BVB 1-0 PSG
He should score from there. With 10 minutes to go in the game, with his quality, he MUST score. Brilliant cut back from Hakimi to find Dembele in the middle of the box. However, the missed the target with a huge margin. 



May 02, 2024 02:07 IST
75' | Yellow card | BVB 1-0 PSG
Schlotterbeck gets the yellow card for a foul on Nuno Mendes. 



May 02, 2024 02:06 IST
72' | Kobel makes a great save | BVB 1-0 PSG

Kobel made a great save as Mbappe's flick was received and volleyed well by Demebel on the turn. However, his partial save was headed out of danger by Ian Maatsen. 



May 02, 2024 02:01 IST
No offense ETH!
Erik ten Hag watching Jadon Sancho cook PSG in a Champions League semifinal 😭 pic.twitter.com/kT5Ddh9Hgl
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 02:00 IST
He is cooking
Jadon Sancho becomes the 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 player to complete 10+ dribbles in a Champions League semi-final match across the last eight seasons.

The PSG defenders are on skates 🛼 pic.twitter.com/c1lAldQluW
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 01:59 IST
66' | Fullkrug misses another header | BVB 1-0 PSG
This time from a free-kick the goalscorer misses the header as he tries to send the ball into the net. 



May 02, 2024 01:58 IST
65' | Change for PSG | VBV 1-0 PSG
Kolo Muani replaces Barcola. 



May 02, 2024 01:56 IST
63' | Fullkrug misses the header | BVB 1-0 PSG
Fullkrug misses a header as Nuno Mendes seemed to be disturbing him inside the box. Dortmund appealed for a check, but the referee seemed to be unfazed by that. 



May 02, 2024 01:54 IST
60' | Niclas Fullkrug misses a huge chance | BVB 1-0 PSG
Snacho with a great run here on the right before entering the final third and sending in a perfect cross for Fullkrug. However, Fullkrug missed the low volley completely and he sent it over the goal. This was surely the best chance for them in the second half. 



May 02, 2024 01:47 IST
53' | Yellow card for Ruiz | BVB 1-0 PSG
Yellow card for Fabian Ruiz. 



May 02, 2024 01:46 IST
52' | Mbappe hits the woodwork | BVB 1-0 PSG

Uff, this is what Mabppe can do to you. Just out of nowhere he makes a run on the right and sends in a curler past the defender. However, his shot came off the post and then the rebound shot from Hakimi hit the post too. He looks warmed up now. 



May 02, 2024 01:44 IST
50' | Good from Karim Adeyemi | BVB 1-0 PSG
Karim has been superb with his work in the defence line and then making runs to provide the chance, which he did on this occasion. However, his cross was not received well by Sancho as he fell down before receiving the ball. 



May 02, 2024 01:41 IST
48' | Barcola takes a chance | BVB 1-0 PSG
Barcola from the edge of the box takes a chance with his right foot. However, his shot is easily saved by Gregor Kobel. 



May 02, 2024 01:39 IST
Clutch
3/3 - Niclas Füllkrug is only the third Borussia Dortmund player to both score three goals and assist three goals in a Champions League season, along with Stéphane Chapuisat in 1996-97 (3 goals, 3 assists) and Tomáš Rosický in 2002-03 (3 goals, 4 assists). Versatile. pic.twitter.com/UcoqnUVRmb
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 01:38 IST
Second half starts
Dortmund starts things off in the second half. 



May 02, 2024 01:23 IST
Half-time | BVB 1-0 PSG

 
The first half went to the plan for Borussia Dortmund. With a goal, brilliant defensive work and many chances, the home team certainly had a good start to the first leg. Meanwhile, PSG will have to rethink their strategy as Dortmund have found a way to tackle Dembele and Mbappe. 



May 02, 2024 01:17 IST
45' | 4 minutes added
4 minutes added to the first half. 



May 02, 2024 01:16 IST
44' | Save by Donnarumma | BVB 1-0 PSG
Important save by Donarrumma as Sabitzer turned and went for a volley inside the box. 



May 02, 2024 01:14 IST
41' | Forced change for PSG | BVB 1-0 PSG
Lucas Hernandez, who is injured had to be replaced by Lucas Beraldo. 



May 02, 2024 01:10 IST
36' | Goal for Dortmund | BVB 1-0 PSG

Niclas Fullkrug with a brilliant goal to give the home team an important lead in the first leg. A brilliant areal ball from Schlotterbeck and Fullkrug with his first touch controls the ball and then takes his time to send the ball to the back of the net. It is 1-0 to Borussia Dortmund. 



May 02, 2024 01:07 IST
34' | Dortmund have been the better side | | BVB 0-0 PSG
Dortmund have been the better side so far with Sancho and Marcel Sabitzer making their run and entering the final third from right. They have been great with defensive skill as well with all marking done on Mbappe and closing the gap for him to make an entry. 



May 02, 2024 01:03 IST
29' | Marquinhos makes an important block | | BVB 0-0 PSG
Julian Brandt's right-footed shot towards the goal is blocked by Marquinhos with the head. 



May 02, 2024 00:59 IST
Dortmund defenders have their eye on Mbappe
Mbappé has spent the entirety of the first 25 minutes doing what we're told he doesn't like doing: Receiving ball back to goal, centre of pitch, and passing back or round the corner. When he does face goal, the way is blocked by 3 or 4.
— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 00:53 IST
20' | Dembele's header is intercepted | BVB 0-0 PSG
Dembele's free header from inside the box after the free-kick is intercepted by Niclas Fullkrug. 



May 02, 2024 00:52 IST
19' | Yellow card for Maatsen | BVB 0-0 PSG
Yellow card for Ian Maatsen for a foul on Zaïre-Emery. 



May 02, 2024 00:48 IST
PSG fans pay a lovely tribute to BVB ultra Marcel, who sadly died in January
following a terminal illness.🖤💛#ChampionsLeague #UCL #BVBPSG pic.twitter.com/5pNuoBC98C
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 00:47 IST
14' | Donnarumma makes a save

PSG goalkeeper makes the first save of the night as Marcel Sabitzer takes a chance from the right with his right foot.



May 02, 2024 00:45 IST
Sancho is their Mbappe




May 02, 2024 00:44 IST
11' | Dembele takes the first chance | | BVB 0-0 PSG
Dembele, confident after his Quarter-final performance took the first chance for the visitors. However, his right-footed shot went wide of the goal. PSG are slowly getting in the groove. 



May 02, 2024 00:42 IST
The boys. pic.twitter.com/HzQPXU0dHk
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 00:39 IST
6' | Sancho on the right makes the first move | BVB 0-0 PSG
Both teams have been solid and tried to keep their shape intact. Dortmund have had the most of the share of the ball possession. However, they have not been able to make any final third entry. Sancho on the right tried to go for a quick cross, but was blocked by Hakimi. 



May 02, 2024 00:35 IST
The yellow wall!
Ready for battle ⚫️🟡#UCL pic.twitter.com/Z8EpmbpKSu
— BVB Buzz (@BVBBuzz) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 00:32 IST
Kick-off
Here we go! PSG in their whites starts the proceeding in Dortmund. 



May 02, 2024 00:31 IST
They are here too!
PSG fans have packed the away end as well. 😳#UCL pic.twitter.com/OD73DIVxS7
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 00:31 IST
The yellow wall is ready
The Yellow Wall is ready 🔥🧱🟡#BVBPSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/7BtymHMA3Y
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) May 1, 2024



May 02, 2024 00:28 IST
Ready for the anthem
Players have come out of the tunnel and we are ready for the anthem. 



May 02, 2024 00:16 IST
He is ready
Marcel Sabinho 🪄 pic.twitter.com/KwiutJkgLM
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 1, 2024