Dortmund Defeat PSG in Champions League Semi-Final
Borussia Dortmund's Champions League Dream Lives On
Paris Saint-Germain's Treble Hopes Dashed
Borussia Dortmund stunned Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, putting one foot in the final and extinguishing PSG's hopes of completing a historic treble.
The lone goal of the match came in the 52nd minute, when Julian Brandt fired a low shot past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, PSG were unable to find an equalizer, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the second leg.
The result marks a major setback for PSG, who were heavily favored to reach the final and had set their sights on winning the Champions League for the first time in their history. It also raises questions about the future of Kylian Mbappe, who had hoped to end his PSG career with a Champions League triumph but must now face the prospect of leaving without ever winning Europe's top club competition.
For Borussia Dortmund, the victory is a significant achievement and represents a major step towards their first Champions League final since 2013. They will face the winner of the other semi-final between Manchester City and Bayern Munich, which will be played on Thursday, May 9.
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