Paris Saint-Germain aims to rewrite history by securing a spot in the final as they face Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash on Tuesday. Despite a 1-0 loss in the first leg at Dortmund, PSG remains determined to become the first team ever to reach the final after losing both their quarterfinal and semifinal first-leg matches. The Parisians, who fell short in the 2019-20 final against Bayern Munich, are eager to redeem themselves, while Dortmund, who last appeared in the final in 2012-13 against Bayern, seek a return to glory.
Kylian Mbappe, undoubtedly a crowd favorite, bids farewell to the Parc des Princes in PSG colors for the final Champions League fixture before departing the club after seven seasons. Mbappe’s departure coincides with his aspiration for a Champions League triumph at Wembley on June 1. However, the focus remains on overturning the 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Germany.
Borussia Dortmund, holding a slender 1-0 lead, acknowledge the need for an improved performance to secure victory in the tie, according to coach Edin Terzic. Dortmund, yet to win at PSG in their previous three encounters, recognize the challenge ahead. Terzic emphasizes the importance of unity and a solid game plan to counter PSG’s expected stronger performance. Despite their victory in the first leg, Dortmund acknowledges the need to raise their game, having seen PSG’s capability to bounce back.
Predicted Lineups:
PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola
Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Sancho; Fullkrug
