In an eagerly awaited first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, Borussia Dortmund will host Paris Saint-Germain at the Signal Iduna Park on May 1, 2024.
Both teams are eyeing a place in the finals, having shown resilience and tactical prowess in their previous Champions League encounters.
Current Form
Dortmund's Current Form
Dortmund has had a tumultuous run in recent Bundesliga matches, with a draw against Bayer Leverkusen and a loss to RB Leipzig.
However, their Champions League performances have been more promising, marked by a thrilling 5-4 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals.
PSG's Current Form
Paris Saint-Germain, crowned Ligue 1 champions for the twelfth time, continue to impress with a strong run in domestic and European competitions.
Despite a draw against Le Havre in Ligue 1, PSG has remained unbeaten in their last 15 away games across all competitions.
Team News
Dortmund Team News
Dortmund's squad has been marred by injuries with key players like Ramy Bensebaini and Julien Duranville sidelined.
However, Mats Hummels and other previously injured players have returned to training and might feature in the upcoming match.
PSG Team News
PSG will be without Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa, and Sergio Rico due to injuries.
Key players including Gianluigi Donnarumma and Kylian Mbappe, rested in their last league game, are expected to start against Dortmund.
Key Players
Dortmund's Key Players
Niclas Fullkrug will be crucial upfront for Dortmund, having scored consistently this season.
Jadon Sancho's performance on the wings will also be pivotal as Dortmund seeks to exploit PSG's defence.
PSG's Key Players
Kylian Mbappe, with his phenomenal scoring record this season, will be the main threat for PSG.
His pace and precision will test Dortmund's defence throughout the game.
Scoreline Prediction
The match is expected to be closely contested, with PSG slightly favoured due to their formidable form in away games.
Our predicted scoreline of 2-1 in favour of PSG seems plausible, considering their attacking options and recent performances.
FAQs
What was the score the last time Dortmund played PSG? The last match ended in a 1-1 draw at Westfalenstadion.
What time is the kickoff? The match kicks off at 8 PM UK time on May 1, 2024.
