PSG facing its destiny. Back in the last four of the Champions League, the capital club challenges Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, May 1, on the lawn of Signal Iduna Park, and in front of the emblematic Yellow Wall. Luis Enrique’s players will do everything to take a good option before returning to Paris.
Paris with its eyes fixed on the final
For the first time since 2021, the capital club is two games away from playing in a new Champions League final. Having just been crowned champions of France, at the end of the 31st day of Ligue 1, the Parisians, who still have to play in the final of the Coupe de France, want to continue their perfect season and shine on the European scene. Still in search of their first Champions League, they will be able to rely on a team honed by Luis Enrique, and their top scorer in the competition Kylian Mbappé (42).
Two teams who have already crossed paths this season
This semi-final will have the feel of a reunion, since Parisians and Germans have already crossed swords in the group stage this season. Placed in Group F, the two clubs faced each other on the first and last day. PSG won at home at the end of September (2-0), and went for the point of the draw in Germany on the return leg (1-1).
Ousmane Dembélé’s return to Dortmund
After Barcelona, Ousmane Dembélé continues the symbolic return to the past. The Parisian striker will indeed return to Dortmund, where he played for one season, between 2016 and 2017, after his departure from Rennes and before joining Catalonia. Although he started against Borussia in the first match of the group stage, he missed the trip to Signal Iduna Park due to suspension. After scoring two goals against Barça in the previous round, he will undoubtedly want to play another bad trick on another of his former clubs.