Rio Ferdinand believes that Borussia Dortmund’s performance in the UEFA Champions League semi-final victory over PSG exposed the French team’s weaknesses and made them appear ordinary.

Ten Hag, the manager of Ajax, did not hold back in his criticism of the Manchester United players following their heavy loss to Crystal Palace. According to Ten Hag, the players “let each other down” in a disappointing performance.

In a recent UEFA Champions League match, Borussia Dortmund knocked out Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final stage. Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender turned sports pundit, was highly impressed by Dortmund’s performance. He stated that PSG looked average against Dortmund, who executed their gameplan perfectly.

Ferdinand specifically praised Dortmund’s centre-back pairing of Mats Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck for their outstanding defending. He emphasized the importance of being organized and well-drilled defensively, and commended the two centre-backs for their top-class performance. Ferdinand also highlighted Dortmund’s confidence and bravery in executing their gameplan, which made PSG look ordinary.

Owen Hargreaves, another football pundit, echoed Ferdinand’s sentiments and hailed Dortmund’s achievement as a true underdog story. He praised the entire Dortmund team for their collective effort and teamwork. Hargreaves highlighted the goalkeeper’s crucial saves, the exceptional performance of the centre-backs, and the effectiveness of the attacking players. He also pointed out that Dortmund’s success is even more remarkable considering their position in the Bundesliga, where they are currently fifth, 24 points behind Bayer Leverkusen.

Overall, both Ferdinand and Hargreaves were full of praise for Dortmund’s performance and believed that their journey to the Champions League final is a testament to their quality and resilience. They both expressed their excitement for the final and emphasized the positive impact of Dortmund’s success on the world of football.