Photo: UEFA Champions League! Borussia Dortmund’s qualification for the 2023-2024 Champions League FINAL

By James Bake

Dortmund surprises PSG and qualifies for the Champions League final. Dreams of seeing the capital’s team, of qualifying for the Champions League final, were shattered at the Parc des Princes despite the presence of Mbappé and Dembelé. A headed goal from Matts Julian Hummels in the 50th minute sealed the fate of the Parisian team, who struggled to turn things around despite dominating the game against the Germans.

The tension was palpable as PSG took on Borussen in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes. With two teams fighting for a place at Wembley, the pitch was set for an intense battle. However, despite the efforts of PSG and the talents of Mbappé and Dembelé, it is the yellow and black who emerge victorious, securing a place in the final thanks to the only goal from Matts Hummels.

The Reds and Blues’ hopes were dashed by a stroke of bad luck as they failed to convert their dominance into goals. Despite incessant pressure and several attempts at goal, four of which hit the posts of the German team, luck was not on PSG’s side. The entry of Barcola and Ansensio failed to turn the tide in PSG’s favor, as Dortmund held on to secure their place in the final. For PSG it was a tough blow to swallow, knowing they were so close but fell short in the end.

As the final whistle sounded at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League run came to an abrupt end. Despite the latest efforts and the talent of their star players, PSG failed to overcome Dortmund’s resilience. Now, with Dortmund awaiting either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final, PSG will have to regroup and think about what could have been. They are expected to turn their attention to the next edition of the Champions League in September.