It seems the Germans have a knack for making their presence felt, and Paris Saint-Germain learned this the hard way. Following their Champions League defeat at home to Bayern Munich (1-2), the Parisian faithful found themselves on the receiving end of some rather pointed reactions from their German rivals. From a cheeky jab at a controversial red card to a social media post that rubbed salt in the wound,the Bavarians certainly knew how to stir the pot.
Adding fuel to the fire was a comment from Mats hummels, a veteran defender who spent critically important time with both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Hummels reminisced about a pivotal goal he scored for Dortmund against PSG in the 2023-2024 Champions League semi-finals, a moment that clearly still brings him joy.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the 2014 World Cup winner shared a photo from the Parc des Princes press box, where he was working as a pundit. His caption? I miss the corners here.
This was a direct nod to the header he scored from a Julian Brandt corner in the 50th minute of the second leg, a goal that ultimately sent Dortmund to the Champions League final.It was a sweet victory for the Ruhr club, even if they were largely outplayed on that spring evening in Paris.
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Borussia DortmundS official X account quickly responded to their former star’s post, quoting it and adding their own Likewise.
It’s clear the club cherishes the memory of that crucial win.
Hummels, who retired from professional football in june 2025 after a stint with AS Roma, his only experience outside of Germany, had a decorated career. Beyond his World Cup triumph with the German national team, he clinched five Bundesliga titles (2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019) and three German Cups (2012, 2019, 2021).
Though,the Champions League trophy remained elusive for Hummels. He reached the final twice with Dortmund, falling short against Bayern Munich in 2013 and against real Madrid in 2024. Despite these near misses, his impact on the game, and his ability to deliver in crucial moments, is undeniable.
