On 19 September, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. PSG (Paris) and Borussia D (Dortmund) met.
Champions League
PSG (Paris) - Borussia D (Dortmund) - 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: Mbappe (49), Hakimi (58)
Warnings: Schlotterbeck (66), E. Kahn (67), Ryerson (89)
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund at the legendary Parc de Princes stadium, Paris Saint-Germain prevailed. With the score at 0-0 at half-time, Paris Saint-Germain took a 2-0 lead into the break. Both teams started the match with high intensity, looking to get the win as soon as possible. In the 14th minute, Paris Saint-Germain made the first substitution: M. Sabitzer replaced F. Nmesh, hoping to change the dynamics of the game. However, neither team could break the deadlock in the first half. The second half started with an unexpected turn. In the 49th minute, Paris Saint-Germain were awarded a penalty, which gave them the opportunity to take the lead. K. Mbappe confidently stepped into the striking position and coolly realised the penalty, which delighted the spectators. Not content with a one-goal advantage, Paris Saint-Germain continued the offensive. On 58 minutes, A. Hakimi successfully converted a goal, doubling the lead and putting the team in the lead. Borussia Dortmund, trying to get back into the game, made two quick substitutions in the 62nd minute.
Instead of N. Fulkrug and M. Reus, D. Malen and J. Brandt were introduced into the game, which gave the attacking line fresh energy. However, the match took a controversial turn in the 66th and 67th minutes when two Borussia players - N. Schlotterbeck and E. Kahn - received yellow cards. This further undermined their hopes of success. Borussia Dortmund did not give up and made two more substitutions in the 76th minute: E. Kahn and M. Wolf replaced J. Bynoe-Gittens and R. Rolfe. Bynoe-Gittens and R. Bensebaini. These substitutions should have intensified the game of the team, but the reliable defence of "Paris Saint-Germain" withstood. "Paris Saint-Germain" also made three late substitutions, seeking to consolidate their advantage. In the 80th minute, R. Kolo Muani and Vitinha came on in place of G. Ramos and Lee Kang-in. Later, in the 88th minute, L. Hernandez came on in place of D. Pereira. Towards the end of the match, the tension was growing, and in the 89th minute Borussia Dortmund's J. Ryerson received a yellow card. Despite their best efforts, Borussia Dortmund could not get back, and Paris Saint-Germain deservedly came out victorious. The match demonstrated the skill and determination of both teams, and in the end Paris Saint-Germain defeated an unyielding Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Newcastle vs PSG, Borussia D vs Milan.
| PSG | Borussia D | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 17 | Kicks | 14 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 8 | Offences | 10 |
| 10 | Corners | 7 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 68% | Ball possession | 32% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 680 | Total assists | 313 |
| 610 | Accurate assists | 240 |
| 90% | Transmission accuracy | 77% |