Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain Set for UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Showdown
Mbappe Guides PSG to Advantage in First Leg
Paris, France - April 14, 2023
The much-anticipated semi-final clash between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League is set to take place on Tuesday, April 18th. The first leg of the tie will be played at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, with the return leg scheduled for May 2nd at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
In the first leg, Kylian Mbappe emerged as the hero for PSG, scoring the only goal of the game in the 25th minute. The French forward's clinical finish gave the reigning Ligue 1 champions a crucial advantage heading into the second leg.
Borussia Dortmund, despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances throughout the match, were unable to find the back of the net. The German club will now need to score at least two goals at the Parc des Princes to overcome the deficit and reach the final.
How to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Paris Saint-Germain
The second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain will be available for live broadcast on the following platforms:
- CBS Sports Network (United States)
- BT Sport (United Kingdom)
- DAZN (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- FuboTV (United States)
Odds and Analysis
Despite PSG's narrow advantage from the first leg, bookmakers still consider Borussia Dortmund as slight favorites to qualify for the final. The odds for each outcome are as follows:
- Borussia Dortmund to win: 1.95
- Draw: 3.60
- Paris Saint-Germain to win: 4.00
Analysts predict a thrilling and closely contested second leg, with both teams possessing the attacking firepower to score goals. The outcome of the tie could hinge on the performances of key players such as Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Jude Bellingham.
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