Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG: Champions League Semi-Final Preview
Dortmund Looking to Overcome History Against PSG
Borussia Dortmund will be looking to make history when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash on Tuesday. The German side have only won one of their six meetings with PSG in all competitions, and they will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg if they want to reach the final.
Dortmund's Underdog Status
Dortmund are the clear underdogs heading into the second leg, but they have a history of defying the odds in the Champions League. In the 2012-13 season, they reached the final after beating Real Madrid and Manchester City in the knockout stages. And in the 2016-17 season, they knocked out Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco on their way to the quarter-finals.
Dortmund will need to produce another special performance if they want to beat PSG. The French side are one of the favorites to win the Champions League this season, and they have a wealth of experience in the competition. But Dortmund have shown that they can compete with the best teams in Europe, and they will be confident of causing an upset on Tuesday.
Key Matchup: Haaland vs. Marquinhos
One of the key matchups in the second leg will be between Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and PSG defender Marquinhos. Haaland is one of the most in-form strikers in the world right now, and he has scored 10 goals in the Champions League this season. Marquinhos is a world-class defender, but he will have his work cut out for him against Haaland.
If Haaland can get the better of Marquinhos, then Dortmund will have a great chance of winning the match. But if Marquinhos can keep Haaland quiet, then PSG will be in a strong position to reach the final.
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