FootDortmund and PSG played a closely contested match with clear goal-scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half. However, both teams wasted several chances, and only Fullkrug capitalized on an opportunity in the 36th minute to secure a victory for the home team.

As the away team at Dortmund’s stadium, PSG showed no signs of apprehension. They had equal ball possession with the home team, but both sides exercised caution in their attacks, resulting in limited scoring opportunities in the first 45 minutes.

In the 14th minute, Sabitzer’s shot from inside the penalty area hit the frame, but Donnarumma made a successful save. This was the first on-target shot of the match. Four minutes later, PSG responded with Dembele’s shot from outside the penalty area, which went wide of the home team’s goalpost.In the 35th minute, Schlotterbeck made a long pass to Fullkrug, who controlled the ball and unleashed a powerful shot to beat goalkeeper Donnarumma, scoring the opening goal of the match. In the first half, PSG’s attack seemed lackluster, with only three shots, none of which hit the target. After the break, Coach Enrique’s team played a more aggressive offensive game in search of an equalizer. In the 51st minute, Mbappe’s shot from the left side of the penalty area hit the right goalpost and bounced out. The away team continued to dominate possession, and Hakimi’s shot hit the left goalpost and rebounded.

In the 56th minute, Marquinhos delivered a quick cross with excellent vision, allowing Ruiz to comfortably head the ball from a distance of just 6 meters. Unfortunately, Ruiz’s header was poorly executed, and the ball went wide.

In the first 15 minutes of the second half, PSG exerted strong pressure on Dortmund. However, the home team gradually turned the tide. In the 60th minute, Sancho created a favorable opportunity for Fullkrug to shoot from inside the penalty area, but he missed the target from a distance of only 7 meters. Six minutes later, Fullkrug wasted another chance with a header from a free kick by the home team, as the ball once again went wide. In the latter half of the second half, PSG had more attacking opportunities, while Dortmund focused on defending their lead. Despite numerous attempts, PSG’s lack of luck with their shots prevented them from scoring, resulting in a disappointing 0-1 defeat.

The second leg of the semi-final will take place at Parc des Princes (Paris, France)PSG, playing at home, will need to win by a margin of two goals or more (or win by the minimum margin after extra time and win in a penalty shootout) to secure a spot in the final.