May 7, (THEWILL) – Borussia Dortmund booked their place in the 2024 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley with a remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. The German side overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a 2-0 aggregate victory, courtesy of Mats Hummels’ second-half header in the French capital on Tuesday night.
The decisive moment arrived in the 50th minute when the veteran defender rose highest to head home from a corner, sending the travelling Dortmund fans into raptures. Despite PSG’s relentless pressure and hitting the woodwork on four occasions, the Bundesliga side held strong to seal their first UCL final appearance since 2013.
Kylian Mbappe, widely expected to leave PSG at the end of the season, endured a frustrating night, failing to make his usual impact as the French giants’ pursuit of European glory faltered once again. Dortmund, meanwhile, will now face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the showpiece final on June 1, aiming to lift the trophy for the second time in their history.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides creating few clear-cut chances. Julian Ryerson’s effort for Dortmund hit the side netting, while Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a stunning save to deny Karim Adeyemi. PSG upped the tempo after the break but their profligacy in front of goal proved costly as Dortmund capitalised on their solitary opportunity.
PSG’s misery was compounded in the closing stages as Ramos, Mendes, Mbappe, and Vitinha all struck the woodwork, leaving Luis Enrique’s side to rue their missed chances. For Dortmund, it was a night of sheer elation, with Hummels, at 35 years and 143 days, etching his name into the club’s folklore as the oldest German to score in a UCL knockout match.
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