Borussia Dortmund is looking to earn their spots in the finals, with a win over Paris Saint-Germain for the second leg of their UCL semi-finals. During their first leg, Dortmund earned a 1-0 lead against PSG, but a one-goal lead is not a safe lead for them. With one-goal lead, Dortmund are a foot away from earning their spots in the finals of the Champions League. However, Dortmund cannot be overconfident, as their opponent are capable of pulling off miracles. PSG on the other hand needs to give their all in this match, as they are at the disadvantage. Moreover, a one-goal disadvantage for PSG, is still reachable for them, which makes it a little easier for them. The meeting between these two teams is on May 8, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund, secured the highest tally of any team in the European Cup with a fifth shutout in last week’s slender success. The visit of Augsburg to the Signal Iduna Park was a foregone conclusion within just 30 minutes, with Marco Reus scoring one goal and two assists. The Bundesliga’s need for Champions League supremacy is no longer significant. Beating PSG last week ensured the Bundesliga would receive a fifth Champions League spot based on their UEFA coefficient. However, the visitors have failed to win or score in three previous visits to PSG’s turf. They went down 2-0 in September’s group battle and only managing a single shot on target all evening.
Dortmund’s right-back Julian Ryerson and other players are expected to recover from injuries, while Karim Adeyemi, a key player in the first leg, will need a rest. If given the green light, Adeyemi will be one of several Dortmund returnees for the second leg, alongside Manchester United-owned Jadon Sancho.
Paris Saint-Germain
PSG struggled in the first leg of the 2023-24 Champions League, with Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele suffering a disappointing performance. BVB talisman Niclas Fullkrug demonstrated attacking ruthlessness by netting for the third time in the competition. Dortmund also registered their fifth clean sheet of the season, thanks to PSG’s profligacy. Despite a weekend off from Ligue 1 matters, PSG has already run away with the top-flight title. PSG could become the first team in tournament history to reach the final after losing their opening quarter and semi-final battles. However, PSG has not failed to score on home territory since the opening weekend. This highlights the importance of ruthlessness in attacking and avoiding mistakes in the Champions League.
PSG defender Lucas Hernandez is set to miss Euro 2024 due to an ACL injury sustained during France’s 2022 World Cup campaign. He joins long-term absentee Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa, and Sergio Rico on the sidelines. Lucas Beraldo is expected to replace Hernandez due to Skriniar’s indifferent form.
Prediction:
Borussia Dortmund (1.5)
Odds: -0.84
Borussia Dortmund to win on 3-1 aggregate
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