Borussia Dortmund qualified for the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Final with a 2-0 aggregate scoreline after beating PSG by 1-0 in the second leg of the second semi-final at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Niclas Fullkrug's magnificent goal was the difference in the first leg and now it became Mats Hummels' fiery header which secured Dortmund's spot in the Finals after 11 years. Luis Enrique's Paris Saint Germain couldn't make the comeback possible against Edin Terziฤ's brave Yellow Wall.
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Marco Reus and Mats Hummels are set to feature in the Final with Dortmund after 11 years and that too in the same stadium, Wembley. Whoever wins between Real Madrid and Bayern in another breathtaking semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu will face Dortmund in the Final.
Borussia Dortmund are into the UEFA Champions League Finals after 11 years
Hummels struck five minutes into the second half and PSG were unable to make a comeback. They hit the woodwork four times in total but they could have scored from the other opportunities too. They got many chances but were wasteful every time. Dortmund had their plans and they stuck to it.ย
Dortmund are sitting fifth in the German Bundesliga and were never expected to get out of the group stage of the UCL 2023-24 as the table toppers. They topped the group of death and are now in the Finals after showcasing brilliant football in every game.ย PSGโs failure in the crunch knockout tie in the competition continues.
PSG haven't won the UCL trophy despite all the money invested by the Qatari owners since the 2011 takeover, and Kylian Mbappe is set to leave the club for Real Madrid without winning it.ย
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May 08, 2024 03:01 ISTEven we cannot beleive it
Same fr fr pic.twitter.com/wkUDYDWmMC
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 03:00 ISTHummels wins it once again
Do the right thing ๐ฉ๐ช pic.twitter.com/X263on97Xw
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 02:59 ISTWhat a manager!
One of us. pic.twitter.com/ZjO5XBUfac
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 02:58 ISTMission Wembley 2.0
Dortmund ride to Wembley for the UEFA Champions League final.
— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) May 7, 2024
It's a night in the City of Princes where there's no Messi or Neymar to blame — Paris Saint Germain are OUT!#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/A2CmYu5EeO -
May 08, 2024 02:46 ISTShambolic performance from PSG once again
Paris have now lost all six legs of their three two-legged UEFA Champions League semi-finals. That follows double losses against Milan in 1995 and Manchester City in 2021.
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May 08, 2024 02:44 ISTWhat a player!
๐กโซ๏ธ Mats Hummels scores for BVB as only player left from their last Champions League semi final, 11 years later…
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 7, 2024
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May 08, 2024 02:43 ISTWhat a moment to score!
โ ๏ธ | QUICK STAT
— Sofascore (@SofascoreINT) May 7, 2024
Mats Hummels has just scored his first #UCL goal since 2 October 2018, when he scored for Bayern in their 1–1 draw with Ajax.
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May 08, 2024 02:40 ISTThis is poetic
FINALE.
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) May 7, 2024
FINALE NUR MIT BORUSSIA DORTMUND!
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May 08, 2024 02:27 ISTFull Time in Paris | Dortmund advances to the Finals of the UCL 2023-24 | PSG 0-2 Dortmund on aggregate
The referee blows the full-time whistle and it's the end of the second leg in Paris. Dortmund are going into the Finals of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24. Lots of drama and action as the visitors edge past the mighty Parisians both at home and away to book their spot in the Final after 11 years.
DORTMUND HAVE DONE IT! ๐ค๐#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/vy9XTFuAKO
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 02:22 ISTPSG hits the crossbar again! | 88'
Vitinha makes a good connection with a shot from the distance but the ball hits the crossbar again. What is happening here in Paris?
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May 08, 2024 02:20 ISTMbappe strikes the crossbar | 86'
Mendes’ header on the far post lands to Mbappe who hits the crossbar after a deflection and the ball goes out for a corner. it's the third time today that PSG have hit the crossbar.
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May 08, 2024 02:13 ISTHakimi sees the yellow card | 84'
Yellow card to Hakimi for an unnecessary push off the ball on Shclotterbeck.
๐งฑ NICO SCHLOTTERBECK ๐งฑ
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) May 7, 2024
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May 08, 2024 02:11 ISTChance after chance | 80'
Asensio takes a shot but is blocked. Vitinha follows it with two more shots and they are blocked again by Dortmund’s backline.
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May 08, 2024 02:08 ISTOffside | 76'
Sabitzer plays it inside the box to Brandt who controls the ball and fires a shot that is deflected away for a corner. Hummels finds the net again from the corner but he is flagged offside.
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May 08, 2024 02:08 ISTMaatsen winning the battle so far
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May 08, 2024 02:06 ISTThe frustration is visible | 74'
After a lot of build-up and passing PSG came out with absolutely nothing. Dembele wins the ball and Barcola gets the ball. He offers the ball to Mbappe who shoots way over the bar.
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May 08, 2024 01:57 ISTFree Kick for PSG | 66'
Hummels makes a late slide tackle on Dembele and PSG wins a freekick from the edge of the box in a very good position. Hummels sees the yellow for that poor tackle. Asensio takes it but his shot is blocked. A poor set-piece from the ex-Real Madrid player.
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May 08, 2024 01:51 ISTMendes strikes the post again | 61'
Hakimi receives a long ball deep into the final third as PSG wins a corner. They take it short and the ball goes to Nuno Mendes who takes a shot from the distance which strikes the post again. PSG would consider them unlucky.
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May 08, 2024 01:45 ISTSubstitution for Dortmund | 56'
Marco Reus replaces Adeyemi. The Legend is on the pitch now.
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May 08, 2024 01:41 ISTGoal!!!! | Hummels scores with a beautiful header | 50'
Dortmund extends their lead as Hummels scores the opener in Paris. Brandt takes a corner from the left and Hummels completely unmarked on the far post heads the ball in comfortably. What a moment for the 35-year-old and Dortmund are now 2-goal upfront.
Magic Mats Hummels โจ#UCL pic.twitter.com/gR830pMFTH
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 01:37 ISTWhat a start! | 47'
Hakimi makes an overlapping run but his shot is cleared away for a corner. Mbappe takes the corner short and the ball goes to Zaire-Emry on the far post with the keeper off his mark but his attempt strikes the post. What an opportunity for PSG!
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May 08, 2024 01:34 ISTThe second half begins in Paris
Dortmund kicks off the second half and they are still leading by 1-0 on aggregate.
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May 08, 2024 01:33 ISTThe second half begins soon
The players are back in the pitch and the second half begins shortly.
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May 08, 2024 01:26 ISTNico Schlotterbeck in the first half today
Nico Schlotterbeck won 100% of his duels (4/4) and made more tackles (4) and more clearances (4) than any other player on the pitch in the first half vs. PSG.
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) May 7, 2024
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May 08, 2024 01:22 ISTThe first half ends as 0-0 | PSG 0-1 Dortmund on aggregate
The referee blows for half-time. What a sensational first half in Paris! Adeyemi's effort could have extended Dortmund's lead but it didn't happen. Mbappe came close quite a few times but Hummels has been top-notch once again in defence for the visitors. It's all to play for in the second half.
45' Halbzeit - durchatmen!
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) May 7, 2024
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May 08, 2024 01:18 ISTPSG 0-1 Dortmund on aggregate | 45'
It's just one minute of added time in Paris.
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May 08, 2024 01:15 ISTComfortable for Kobel | 42'
Vitinha takes a shot from the distance but the keeper catches it safely.
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May 08, 2024 01:10 ISTSensational save from Donnarumma | 36'
PSG comes close to scoring but brilliant defending from Dortmund and they break into a counter-attack through Adeyemi. Adeyemi holds the ball and pushes forward with blistering pace but Donnarumma saves his shot with one hand on full stretch. What an opportunity for both sides!
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May 08, 2024 01:05 ISTDisappointing from PSG | 32'
Zaire-Emery plays it to Dembele on the right from inside box but the winger’s cut-back pass fails to reach Goncalo Ramos.
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May 08, 2024 01:00 ISTShot off target | 27'
After a patience build up on the left, Mbappe provides the pass to Vitinha who shoots from distance but it goes way over the bar.
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May 08, 2024 00:57 ISTHummels comes into rescue | 25'
Nuno Mendes sends a brilliant grounded cross from the left but Hummels clears the ball away.
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May 08, 2024 00:52 ISTSancho wins a throw-in | 19'
The English International beats his marker this time, dribbles through the right wing, and wins the throw-in.
Ryerson gets some space and launches a powerful shot which goes off target.
โฑ๏ธ 22’ - โฝ๏ธ๐ช#PSGBVB 0๏ธโฃ-0๏ธโฃ I #UCL pic.twitter.com/n1eVjsc2k1
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 00:49 ISTNuno Mendes wins the battle this time | 17'
Sancho again tries to beat Mendes but the Portuguese left-back stands tall this time.
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May 08, 2024 00:47 ISTSancho and Mendes in action
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May 08, 2024 00:45 ISTIt could have been the opener! | 13'
Ryerson launches the ball into the box from the right wing to Fullkrug who sets it up for Adeyemi but the shot is deflected away for a corner.
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May 08, 2024 00:41 ISTCrazy scenes at the Parc des Princes
๐คฏ๐ฅ๐ด๐ต LET’S GOOO!#UCL | #PSGBVB
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2024
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May 08, 2024 00:40 ISTMbappe's shot is saved | 6'
Demebele pushes deep but Adeyemi blocks him away for a corner. Mbappe takes a volley inside the box but the keeper catches it comfortably.
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May 08, 2024 00:38 ISTComfortable collection for Kobel | 4'
Hakimi crosses it in from the right and Ramos' attempt goes straight to the keeper.
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May 08, 2024 00:36 ISTEasy for Donnarumma | 3'
Fullkrug gets the ball from Maatsen's free-kick but his header drops into the arms of Donnarumma.
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May 08, 2024 00:33 ISTThe first half begins | PSG 0-1 Dortmund on aggregate
The first half begins at the Parc des Princes. PSG kicks off the game. They are playing in their natural blues while Dortmund are in their yellows.
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May 08, 2024 00:28 ISTThe second leg is all set to start in Paris
The players are coming out of the tunnel. It's time for the Champions League anthem!
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May 08, 2024 00:27 ISTThe match begins soon
A few minutes until kick-off! ๐ค๐#PSGBVB I #UCL โจ pic.twitter.com/nviBBh5MNf
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 00:11 ISTThe clash begins in 20 minutes
Getting ready! โ๏ธ๐ช#PSGBVB I #UCL โจ pic.twitter.com/irfSOnl3Xd
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 00:10 ISTFormer German International Miroslav Klose on Dortmund's tactics for this match
"Füllkrug has to hold the ball well up front and get support from midfield. They have to utilize him to relieve the pressure on their backline. Simply defending won't work today."
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May 08, 2024 00:06 ISTThe table toppers of the Group of Death
๐ฃ๏ธ BORUSSIA BORUSSIA BORUSSIA!#PSGBVB #UCL pic.twitter.com/4vJ1Z3yEFU
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 00:05 ISTThe 12th man
โณ๐ฅ#PSGBVB I #UCL โจ pic.twitter.com/Nk8vqpIKJJ
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2024 -
May 08, 2024 00:04 ISTKobel the Wall
Gregor Kobel has not conceded a goal in five of his 11 matches this Champions League season. No other keeper tops him in this category.
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May 07, 2024 23:59 ISTThe atmosphere outside of the stadium is crazy
The atmosphere was ๐ฅ outside, it will be even hotter inside the ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐ฅ#PSGBVB I #UCL โจ
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2024
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May 07, 2024 23:58 ISTThe visitors' locker room
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May 07, 2024 23:56 ISTWill Kylian Mbappe run his magic at home?
Kylian Mbappé looks focused as he arrives at the Parc des Princes.