PSG look to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes in the second leg of their 2023-24 UEFA Champions League semi-final.
Trailing from the first leg in Dortmund, PSG know that only victory would see them advance to a second Champions League Final.
Dortmund meanwhile know that a win or draw would see them prevail and reach a third Champions League Final in their history.
Team News
Lucas Hernandez is ruled out for PSG after he suffered a torn ACL in the first leg in Dortmund.
Sergio Rico (head), Layvin Kurzawa (back) and Presnel Kimpembe (Achilles) are still ruled out.
Dortmund have no fresh injury concerns to report after their Bundesliga win over Augsburg.
Ramy Bensebaini (knee) and Julien Duranville (muscle) remain ruled out.
When is Kick-Off?
PSG host Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes on Tuesday 7 May at 9pm CEST (8pm UK Tim), live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- PSG have avoided defeat in three of five previous Champions League meetings against Borussia Dortmund (W2, D1, L2).
- Dortmund have lost each of their two previous Champions League trips to PSG (L2).
- PSG have won each of their two previous Champions League games at home to Dortmund by a 2-0 result.
- Four of Kylian Mbappe’s eight Champions League goals for PSG this season have come at home.
- None of Niclas Fullkrug’s three Champions League goals for Dortmund this season came away from home.
Prediction
Having produced a wasteful performance away in the first leg amidst a sloppy defensive lapse which was punished, PSG now need to regroup at home and try to get the first goal otherwise they could kiss goodbye to any chances of reaching the final.
Dortmund meanwhile have lost each of their two previous Champions League trips to PSG by 2-0 results so they really need to be clinical but dig in defensively, especially if want to protect and build upon that lead but PSG’s home atmosphere will be a tough test.
First goal will be key because if PSG can score first, I fancy them to go on and win but if Dortmund can get ahead, I wouldn’t be surprised if they cling on for a draw and advance and that wouldn’t be too much of a stretch if can defend as resolutely as they did at home.
Prediction: PSG 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
Result: PSG 0-1 Borussia Dortmund (Borussia Dortmund win 2-0 on aggregate)