Dortmund’s Thrilling Victory Secures Champions League Semi-Final Berth

Dortmund knocked down then stunning. In a crazy match that they won 4-2, Edin Terzic’s players won their ticket to the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 11 years. PSG’s future opponents shone collectively and reassured themselves offensively like Niclas Füllkrug, author of a very nice header (71st).

After 10 games without scoring, the German striker found the net again in the best possible way, to put his team level with Atletico. Barely time to celebrate when Sabitzer turned the match to the right side, that of the more offensive team (74th). The conclusion of a meeting full of twists and turns which colored the BVB’s very dull season.

Hummels goes through all the emotions

Symbol of this team and this particular 2023-2024 financial year for Dortmund, captain Mats Hummels. Solid in duels and very precise on restarts, the central defender had a fast-paced match. First an exceptional assist from the outside of the foot to find Julian Brandt behind the Atletico defense (34th). So far in his match, the German then allowed the Colchoneros to regain hope in the 50th with an avoidable own goal after a header from Hermoso.

Ian Maatsen (Dortmund)

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A start to the second act that Madrid managed perfectly, notably thanks to the returns of Rodrigo Riquelme and Pablo Barrios. More offensive will which ended up paying off in the 64th with a forcing goal from Correa. About twenty minutes better, then nothing.

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Atletico caught in its own trap

Without changing his DNA, Antoine Griezmann’s teammates spent most of the match defending. A middle block that kept getting outpaced. Due to insufficient pressure on Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck, the Colchoneros suffered from long passes from the two central players throughout the match.

A sometimes imprecise reading of the game, but especially the spaces on the right side which Dortmund were able to take advantage of. Logical result in this match for BVB players who return to the last four for the first time since 2012-2013. But unlike this evening, Signal Iduna Park will not be able to push their team in the return match which will be played at the Parc des Princes. An element not to be overlooked.

2024-04-16 23:41:00
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