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Mbappe's PSG Farewell Dream Crushed by Dortmund

Mbappe’s PSG Farewell Dream Crushed by Dortmund

By May 8, 2024 0

Kylian Mbappe’s dream of a grand farewell with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final has been shattered after their shock elimination by Borussia Dortmund. The French superstar, who is set to depart PSG at the end of the season, had hoped to lead the club to their first-ever European title.

However, Dortmund’s 2-0 aggregate victory in the semi-finals has dashed those hopes. Mbappe, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid, was one of four PSG players to hit the woodwork in the second leg, as the French giants failed to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg.

The defeat has been met with disappointment and criticism, with sports daily L’Equipe awarding Mbappe a dismal two out of 10 for his performance. The elimination marks another setback in PSG’s long-standing quest for Champions League glory, adding to a string of disappointing knockout round exits.

Despite the presence of Mbappe, PSG’s squad has undergone a significant overhaul this season, with the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar. Coach Luis Enrique has overseen the transition, but the team’s lack of experience at the highest level may have ultimately cost them.

The average age of PSG’s starting lineup in the semi-final was just 24 years and 157 days, the youngest for any team in a Champions League semi-final since 2009. Enrique will hope that the experience gained by his young players will benefit them in the future.

However, it remains to be seen how PSG can improve their chances of winning the Champions League without Mbappe. The club is expected to spend heavily on a replacement, but it is difficult to imagine a team better equipped to challenge for the trophy without the French superstar.

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Dortmund Stuns PSG, Mbappé Departs Without Champions League Glory

Dortmund Stuns PSG, Mbappé Departs Without Champions League Glory

By May 8, 2024 0

Borussia Dortmund’s triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals has sent shockwaves through the football world. The German club’s 2-0 aggregate victory was sealed by Mats Hummels’ header in the second leg at the Parc des Princes, sending Dortmund to the final at Wembley Stadium on June 1.

Kylian Mbappé, PSG’s star forward, was a notable absentee from the celebrations. The French international, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid at the end of the season, cut a dejected figure as he left the field for the final time in a PSG jersey in the Champions League.

Dortmund’s victory was a testament to their defensive resilience and tactical discipline. They contained Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé effectively, limiting their attacking threat. Emre Can’s presence in midfield provided a solid shield for the defense, while Karim Adeyemi’s pace on the counter-attack caused PSG problems.

PSG, despite their star-studded lineup, lacked the efficiency and composure to break down Dortmund’s defense. They hit the woodwork three times, including a glaring miss from Warren Zaïre-Emery from close range. Gianluigi Donnarumma’s failure to claim Hummels’ header from a corner proved costly.

Dortmund’s victory is a major upset, considering PSG’s financial muscle and the presence of Mbappé. It highlights the importance of teamwork, organization, and tactical discipline in football. The German club will now face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final, where they will aim to lift their second Champions League trophy.

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PSG Aim to Overturn Deficit and Send Mbappe Out on a High in Champions League Final

PSG Aim to Overturn Deficit and Send Mbappe Out on a High in Champions League Final

By May 6, 2024 0

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face a daunting task as they aim to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final return match on Tuesday. The stakes are high for the French giants, who are determined to end Kylian Mbappe’s illustrious seven-year tenure at the club with a historic triumph at Wembley.

PSG’s previous appearance in the Champions League final in 2020 ended in disappointment, with a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich behind closed doors in Lisbon. This time, the prospect of playing before a packed crowd of 90,000 against either Real Madrid or Bayern again would be a transformative experience.

Mbappe, who has informed PSG of his intention to leave at the end of the season, is eager to depart on a high note. The 25-year-old has become PSG’s all-time top scorer with 255 goals in 305 appearances, including 43 this season. He has also netted 48 times in the Champions League, and Tuesday’s match against Dortmund presents an ideal opportunity to reach the half-century mark.

Luis Enrique’s Dortmund team underwhelmed in the first leg, but PSG are under immense pressure to turn the tie around at home. A repeat of their 2-0 victory over Dortmund in the group stage last September, with Mbappe scoring the opener from the penalty spot, would suffice.

“We are sure we are going to turn it around and qualify for the final,” Mbappe declared confidently. “There is a lot of pressure on us, but it’s normal because there is a place in the Champions League final at stake.”

PSG’s defensive frailties have been exposed this season, and they suffered a major setback when Lucas Hernandez ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the first leg. Nuno Mendes, who has recently returned from injury, also struggled against Jadon Sancho.

Despite the defensive concerns, PSG’s experience and the support of their home crowd could prove decisive. They have already wrapped up the French title and will be fresh for the second leg, while Dortmund may be fatigued after a grueling weekend fixture.

With Mbappe leading the charge and the Parc des Princes roaring behind them, PSG will be determined to overcome the first-leg deficit and book their place in the Champions League final.

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Dortmund Stuns PSG 1-0 in Champions League Semifinal First Leg

Dortmund Stuns PSG 1-0 in Champions League Semifinal First Leg

By May 2, 2024 0

Borussia Dortmund stunned Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday, thanks to a brilliant goal from Niclas Füllkrug.

Dortmund, roared on by a raucous home crowd, started brightly and maintained their intensity throughout the match. In the 36th minute, defender Nico Schlotterbeck sent a long pass over the top for Füllkrug, who controlled it with his first touch and fired it past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with his next.

The goal gave Dortmund a narrow advantage heading into the second leg in Paris next Tuesday, where the French champions will need to overturn the result to keep their hopes of winning the Champions League alive.

PSG, under pressure to finally win the competition after years of heavy investment, started slowly and struggled to create clear-cut chances. They pushed hardest early in the second half, with Kylian Mbappé hitting the right post and Achraf Hakimi striking the left post. However, Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made several crucial saves to keep his team in the lead.

Füllkrug missed further good chances for Dortmund, while Marquinhos made a crucial block to deny Julian Brandt late on.

“It would have been nice if we could have made our counterattacks count to get a second goal at the end,” said Dortmund veteran Mats Hummels. “But now we have to come through in Paris.”

PSG coach Luis Enrique admitted his team lacked intensity in the first half but created clear chances in the second. “We couldn’t score,” he said. “But we still have a chance in the second leg.”

Dortmund coach Edin Terzić praised his team’s performance and said they would need to be even better in Paris. “We played with a lot of heart and passion,” he said. “We defended well and took our chance when it came. We know it will be difficult in Paris, but we believe we can get the result we need.”

The winner of the two-leg tie will play either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final in London on June 1.

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Leipzig and Dortmund Clash in Bitter Rivalry for Champions League Spot

Leipzig and Dortmund Clash in Bitter Rivalry for Champions League Spot

By April 26, 2024 0

RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, two of the Bundesliga’s most bitter rivals, face off on Saturday with Champions League qualification on the line. Leipzig holds a slim two-point advantage over Dortmund, with only the top four teams guaranteed a spot in Europe’s premier club competition.

The rivalry between the two clubs has been intense since Leipzig’s promotion to the Bundesliga in 2016. Dortmund fans have accused Leipzig of being a “plastic club” due to its ownership by energy drink giant Red Bull. The animosity reached a peak in Leipzig’s first match in Dortmund, where the Yellow Wall displayed a banner calling the newcomers “the shame of the league.”

Despite the rivalry, both Leipzig and Dortmund have established themselves as Bayern Munich’s closest challengers in recent years. Since Leipzig’s promotion, only once has neither team finished second behind Bayern.

This season, Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as a surprise title contender, but Leipzig and Dortmund remain in the hunt for a top-four finish. Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has been in impressive form, scoring in each of his past three matches.

“I always look at each game like it’s my last,” Sesko said. “But in this situation, you know what you’re playing for. For me, it’s not even pressure, it’s more motivation.”

Leverkusen, already crowned Bundesliga champions, will look to maintain their unbeaten record when they host Stuttgart on Saturday. Xabi Alonso’s side needs just four more games to become the first team to go through a Bundesliga season without losing.

Bayern Munich, meanwhile, will seek revenge against Eintracht Frankfurt, who inflicted a humiliating 5-1 defeat on the Bavarians in December. The loss exposed the cracks in Bayern’s squad under outgoing coach Thomas Tuchel.

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Leverkusen's Unbeaten Streak Extends to 45 Games with Dramatic Dortmund Draw

Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Streak Extends to 45 Games with Dramatic Dortmund Draw

By April 22, 2024 0

Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable unbeaten streak extended to 45 games in all competitions after a dramatic 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. The Bundesliga champions-elect looked set to lose their unblemished record when Niclas Fuellkrug put Dortmund ahead with nine minutes remaining. However, Josip Stanisic’s stoppage-time header from a corner salvaged a point for Leverkusen.

Leverkusen’s resilience has been a hallmark of their season, and they have now scored 14 goals after the 90th minute. Their determination to remain unbeaten is fueled by a desire to become the first team to go through a Bundesliga season without a loss.

“It’s not easy to play when you’re already champions, but we challenged ourselves to stay unbeaten this season and that’s our goal,” said Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka.

The draw leaves Dortmund two points behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig in the race for the final guaranteed Champions League place. However, Germany’s strong performance in European competitions could secure a fifth spot for the Bundesliga.

In other Bundesliga action, Mainz drew 1-1 at Freiburg to move out of the relegation zone for the first time since August. Jonathan Burkardt’s equalizer canceled out Michael Gregoritsch’s early strike, lifting Mainz to 15th place.

Werder Bremen took a significant step towards top-flight survival with a 2-1 home win over Stuttgart. Marvin Ducksch scored a brace for Bremen, who moved eight points clear of the relegation play-off spot. Stuttgart’s loss was their first since January, but they have already secured at least a Europa League place for next season.

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Leverkusen's Perfect Season on the Line in Dortmund Clash

Leverkusen’s Perfect Season on the Line in Dortmund Clash

By April 19, 2024 0

Newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen face a formidable challenge in their pursuit of a perfect league season when they visit Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. Despite their historic title triumph, Xabi Alonso’s side has their sights set on several remarkable records.

Leverkusen remains in contention for a treble, having reached the German Cup final and the Europa League semi-finals. They are the only German club other than Bayern Munich to have won the treble, which Bayern achieved in 2013 and 2020.

In the Bundesliga, Leverkusen is still unbeaten with 25 wins and four draws in 29 games. They have also extended their undefeated streak to 44 matches across all competitions this season. No German club, including Bayern Munich, has ever gone through a league season without a loss, making Alonso’s team five matches away from a unique achievement.

With 79 points, Leverkusen is also within striking distance of breaking the all-time Bundesliga points tally of 91, set by Bayern in 2012-13. However, their trip to Dortmund represents their biggest hurdle in achieving these records.

Dortmund, currently fifth in the standings, is a formidable opponent at home, especially after their impressive victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Leverkusen was held to a 1-1 draw by Dortmund in December.

Despite the celebrations following their title win, Alonso is confident that his team will not lose focus. “We had a few beers, but not too many,” he said. “The players have not given me any reason to doubt them. We have the hunger and the desire to keep going non-stop.”

Dortmund, on the other hand, has its own motivations. With a two-legged semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon, their European exploits could also benefit them in the league. Germany’s chances of securing five spots in next season’s Champions League have been boosted by Dortmund’s win and Bayern’s victory over Arsenal.

While Dortmund may shift its focus to Europe, the opportunity to face a title winner other than Bayern will undoubtedly inspire them to deliver a strong performance.

As for Bayern, pride is at stake in the league, as they are level on points with Stuttgart. They travel to Union Berlin on Saturday, who are still in danger of relegation and will be desperate for points.

Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy was named Bundesliga player of the month for the second time this season. With 25 goals in 23 games, he is second only to Harry Kane in the scoring charts.

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Dortmund Fight Back to Beat Atletico, Reach Champions League Semis

Dortmund Fight Back to Beat Atletico, Reach Champions League Semis

By April 17, 2024 0

Borussia Dortmund staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first semi-final appearance since 2013.

Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, Dortmund started brightly and took the lead in the 34th minute through Julian Brandt, who collected a Mats Hummels chip and fired past Jan Oblak. Just five minutes later, Ian Maatsen doubled the advantage, threading in from an acute angle after being given space to run in the Atletico box.

However, Atletico coach Diego Simeone made three changes at half-time, including bringing on Angel Correa, and his energy told immediately. Hummels conceded a poor own goal before Correa netted to put Atletico back ahead in the tie.

Those goals seemed to jolt Dortmund back to life, and they scored twice in three minutes to retake the overall lead. Niclas Fuellkrug headed in a Marcel Sabitzer cross, and the Austrian midfielder then got a goal of his own, shooting through the Atletico defense and into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

Dortmund held on for a famous victory, sending them through to the semi-finals where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.

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Dortmund Aim to Overturn Deficit Against Atletico in Westfalenstadion Fortress

Dortmund Aim to Overturn Deficit Against Atletico in Westfalenstadion Fortress

By April 15, 2024 0

Borussia Dortmund, the 1997 Champions League winners and 2013 finalists, face an uphill battle as they host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Tuesday. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Madrid, Dortmund will need to summon the spirit of their Westfalenstadion fortress to overturn the deficit.

Despite a poor start in Madrid, Dortmund composed themselves and were arguably the better side for the remaining 60 minutes. However, two defensive mistakes gifted Atletico the upper hand. Dortmund’s trump card is their 80,000-strong Westfalenstadion, where they have not lost since November 2021.

Dortmund have been impressive in Europe this season, topping a tough group containing PSG, Milan, and Newcastle. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with nine unbeaten games since November 2021. They have scored 15 goals and conceded just two in that time.

While often unpredictable, Dortmund have been defensively solid under Terzic this season. However, they gifted two goals to Atletico in the first leg. Centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck and Mats Hummels will be hoping for a recall to the Germany squad ahead of Euro 2024 on home soil.

Dortmund will be buoyed by Atletico’s poor away form this season. Diego Simeone’s men have won just five from 15 in the league and just one of four in Europe. They have not kept a clean sheet away from home.

Dortmund thumped Atletico 4-0 the last time the sides met in Germany in 2018-19. However, present-day Dortmund under Terzic are less easy on the eye but have a fighting spirit similar to that of Simeone’s best Atletico sides.

This was exemplified in Saturday’s hard-fought 2-1 win away to Borussia Moenchengladbach. Reduced to 10 men, Dortmund dug in and hung on for a crucial victory in their top-four bid.

If Dortmund are to get past Atletico and into the Champions League semi-finals for the fourth time in their history, they will need to match the steel and grit of that performance against a team known for mastering those particular skills under Simeone.

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Haller's Dortmund Return Cut Short by Ankle Injury, Champions League Hopes in Jeopardy

Haller’s Dortmund Return Cut Short by Ankle Injury, Champions League Hopes in Jeopardy

By April 13, 2024 0

Sébastien Haller’s return to Borussia Dortmund’s starting lineup was cut short on Saturday due to an ankle injury, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid.

Haller, who had been sidelined with an ankle injury since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, made his first Bundesliga start since September in Dortmund’s match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. However, his comeback was short-lived as he twisted his left leg in a tackle just two minutes into the game.

The Ivory Coast forward received treatment on the field before being replaced by Youssoufa Moukoko. The extent of Haller’s injury is yet to be determined, but it is a major blow to Dortmund’s hopes of progressing in the Champions League.

Haller’s injury woes have plagued his season since joining Dortmund from Ajax Amsterdam last summer. He missed the first half of the campaign after being diagnosed with testicular cancer and has struggled to regain full fitness since returning to action.

Despite his injury setbacks, Haller has shown his importance to Dortmund, scoring a crucial late goal in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid. His absence would be a significant loss for the German club as they look to overturn a 2-1 deficit in the second leg on Tuesday.

Adding to Dortmund’s injury concerns, English forward Jamie Bynoe-Gittens also left the field with a back problem. Coach Edin Terzić expressed optimism about Bynoe-Gittens’ availability for the Atlético match, but Haller’s participation remains in doubt.

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