Paris Saint-Germain gears up to host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, aiming to overturn a 1-0 deficit from their previous encounter in Germany.
In the first leg, Niclas Fullkrug’s goal in the first half proved decisive, leaving PSG trailing as they head into the crucial showdown at the Parc des Princes. With hopes of advancing to their first Champions League final since 2020, Les Parisiens are eager to secure a historic victory and inch closer to their maiden triumph in Europe’s premier club competition.
PSG will be without defender Lucas Hernandez due to a serious knee injury sustained in the first leg, sidelining him for at least six months. Either Lucas Beraldo or Milan Skriniar is expected to fill the void left by Hernandez’s absence. Additionally, Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa, and Sergio Rico remain unavailable, while Marco Asensio and Goncalo Ramos are pushing for starting spots.
On the Dortmund side, despite a much-changed lineup in their recent Bundesliga fixture against Augsburg, key players such as Jadon Sancho, Emre Can, and Fullkrug are set to return to action for the crucial clash in Paris. Marco Reus, who delivered an impressive performance with a goal and two assists against Augsburg, is likely to secure a place in the starting XI after announcing his departure from the club at the end of the season.
With both teams fielding their strongest lineups, anticipation is high for a thrilling encounter as PSG seeks to stage a remarkable comeback and Dortmund aims to maintain their advantage on the road to Champions League glory.
