Kylian Mbappe’s PSG Champions League dream came to an end at the hands of Mats Hummels, a veteran defender. Hummels, the sole survivor of the 2013 losing finalists Dortmund team, now has another chance at glory.
With Niclas Fullkrug’s goal, the Germans led by a goal at the Parc de Princes and expertly defended their lead against PSG, who had 29 attempts on goal but only managed five on target. In the second half, Hummels doubled Dortmund’s lead, and despite Mbappe’s attempts, he failed to ignite the game for PSG.
The atmosphere at the stadium was intense, with the home fans setting a Dortmund banner alight and igniting a red wall of flares after half time. Dortmund maintained their lead with a strong performance, with Hummels scoring a crucial goal.
PSG’s response was poor, and their chances were squandered. Hummels expressed his belief in the team’s ability to win at Wembley, highlighting their successful strategy to control the pace and atmosphere of the game.
Boss Edin Terzic praised his team’s outstanding performance and clean sheets in both games. He expressed his pride in their growth and the ability to surprise everyone in the end.
Luis Enrique acknowledged the difficult and tight match, expressing his belief that his team deserved to win despite hitting the post six times.