Dortmund secured their spot in the Wembley final with a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, thanks to Mats Hummels’ decisive header.
In a thrilling match, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain, securing a 2-0 aggregate victory. The standout performer of the night was Mats Hummels, whose second-half header sealed the deal for Dortmund.
Despite the pre-match anticipation of a fierce battle, PSG failed to find their rhythm, while Dortmund’s solid defense and effective counter-attacks kept them at bay. Dortmund even came close to extending their lead, with Karim Adeyemi forcing a great save from Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first half.
Although Warren Zaire-Emery hit the post early in the second half, Dortmund remained dominant. It was on the 50th minute when Hummels scored the decisive goal, heading in powerfully from a cross by Julian Brandt. This goal always felt like the one that would secure Dortmund’s victory.
PSG tried to increase the tempo and hit the woodwork three more times, but Dortmund, led by the outstanding performances of Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck, maintained control of the game. Their win was well-deserved and owed much to the tactical brilliance of their coach, Edin Terzic.
With this victory, Dortmund now advances to face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the next round. It will be a chance for Dortmund to seek redemption against Bayern, who defeated them in the 2013 final at Wembley. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash to determine the champions of Europe.