Luis Enrique’s team made a lot of effort at Parc des Princes but couldn’t break through the solid defense of the visiting Borussia Dortmund, known as the “Yellow Wall.” Kylian Mbappe’s quest for a first Champions League title was delayed as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final match. Mats Hummels’ goal in the second half, combined with numerous missed opportunities by PSG, resulted in a 2-0 aggregate victory for Dortmund and secured their spot in the final for the first time since 2013.

PSG had the best chance early on when Ousmane Dembele missed the target after a swift counter-attack. Dortmund also had an opportunity to take the lead, but Gianluigi Donnarumma’s strong save denied Karim Adeyemi.

Warren Zaire-Emery squandered a great chance to give PSG the lead in the second half, hitting the post from close range. Dortmund took advantage of this miss as Hummels scored a header from a corner, doubling their aggregate lead.

Nuno Mendes came agonizingly close to pulling one back for PSG, hitting the post with a long-range effort from outside the box. Both Mbappe and Vitinha also struck the woodwork late in the game, but Dortmund held on, condemning PSG to yet another disappointing exit from the European competition.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (6/10):

Made an impressive diving stop to deny Adeyemi. Could do nothing about the goal.

Achraf Hakimi (7/10):

Scampered down the right with regularity and whipped in some nice crosses. Couldn’t ask much more of him, really.

Marquinhos (7/10):

Very good at the back for long stretches, and handled Fullkrug effectively.

Lucas Beraldo (5/10):

A bit uneasy at the back from the youngster, who was caught out of position on occasion and beaten by Hummels for the goal.

Nuno Mendes (6/10):

Engaged in an enthralling battle with Sancho. Unlucky to crack one off the post.

Warren Zaire-Emery (6/10):

Really impressive in the middle of the park, but he will rue a very poor miss after the break.

Fabian Ruiz (6/10):

Covered a lot of ground, but didn’t offer the punch or thrust the Parisians needed on the night.

Vitinha (8/10):

The driving force in midfield when he had the ball. Played some incisive passes and kept the ball moving.

Ousmane Dembele (4/10):

Blasted one over in the first half, missed again in the second, but spent the rest of the game turning his man inside out – which is kind of his thing. Needs to take his chances.

Goncalo Ramos (4/10):

Missed a few good chances after the break. Not his finest evening following a good run in the side.

Kylian Mbappe (6/10):

It was dangerous throughout, but the Dortmund backline admittedly well marshalled it. A certain goal was denied by an excellent intervention from Hummels.

Marco Asensio (5/10):

Ineffective in a central role.

Bradley Barcola (6/10):

Offered some energy after his introduction.

Lee Kang-In (N/A):

Energetic and made things happen. Brought on too late.

Luis Enrique (3/10):

Made some interesting tactical choices, bringing Ramos in and sticking with the same midfield that lost the first leg. The Parisians created a lot, but simply couldn’t finish on the night.