In front of 81,365 fans in the Westfalenstadion, Julian Brandt (34th), Ian Maatsen (37th), Niclas Füllkrug (71st) and Sabitzer (74th) scored for a deserved victory. An own goal from Mats Hummels (49th) and Angel Correa (64th) ensured that the Madrilenians equalized in the meantime in an intense game. The opponent in the semi-finals is Paris Saint-Germain, who beat FC Barcelona 4-1. The final will take place on June 1st at London’s Wembley Stadium, where Dortmund lost the German duel with Bayern in 2013.
“It was a rollercoaster of emotions. We played them to the wall in the first half and took a 2-0 lead. After the break it got tight again. We came back again. It’s almost like a fairy tale. We had a few setbacks during the season, but we always got back up. We brought passion, mentality and playful class onto the pitch,” Sabitzer told Sky.
Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay With a shot into the far corner, Marcel Sabitzer secured the decision against Atletico
BVB deserved lead at half time
The 30-year-old Austrian had the first great chance of the game, the ÖFB team player took too long to finish from a very good position and was ultimately blocked by Cesar Azpilicueta (4th). Practically in return, Alvaro Morata appeared alone in Dortmund’s penalty area, but lofted the ball past both goalie Gregor Kobel and the goal.
Finalphase
BVB increasingly dominated and the lead was the logical consequence. Hummels played a remarkable pass from the outside of the foot to Julian Brandt, who hit the far corner (34′). Five minutes later, Ian Maatsen added for Dortmund, and Sabitzer contributed his first assist of the evening.
Exchange of blows with Sabitzer Gala
Atletico coach Diego Simeone reacted at half-time with a triple substitution that had an impact. The Spaniards appeared much more enthusiastic after the break and were already able to celebrate in the 49th minute when Hummels sent a header from Mario Hermpso into his own goal. Correa had the guests dreaming of their first Champions League semi-final since 2017 with his 2-2 (64th minute), but then Sabitzer’s great performances followed.
First, the Styrian hit a cross to Füllkrug, who headed it and via the inside bar to make it 3-2 for the black and yellow (71′). Three minutes later, Sabitzer hit the ball into the net with his left to make it 4-2 and let Dortmund continue to dream of their second title in the premier class after 1997.
Champions League, quarter-final second leg
Tuesday:
Borussia Dortmund – Atletico Madrid 4:2 (2:0)
Dortmund, Westfalenstadion, 81,365 spectators, SR Vincic (SLO)
Torfolge:
1:0 Brandt (34.)
2:0 Bars (39.)
2:1 Hummels (49th/own goal)
2:2 Correa (64.)
3:2 Füllkrug (71.)
4:2 Sabitzer (74.)
First leg 1:2 – Dortmund with the overall score of 5:4 in the semifinals
2024-04-16 21:29:40
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