Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG LIVE REACTION: Sancho inspires hosts to take lead into second leg of Champions League semi-final
Borussia Dortmund will take a narrow 1-0 lead to France for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Niclas Fullkrug scored what proved to be the winner in the first half when he was played in by Nico Schlotterbeck, brought the ball down and slammed it into the net.
The hosts had plenty of other chances, but couldn't get a second as Fullkrug and Marcel Sabitzer missed good opportunities.
Jadon Sancho was brilliant for Dortmund and tormented Nuno Mendes, while Kylian Mbappe cut a frustrated figure.
The French superstar smacked the post with his only real chance of the game as Luis Enrique's men struggled to get going.
However, despite not playing well, they still had some big chances that went begging.
Achraf Hakimi also hit the woodwork, while Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele missed two huge chances to leave this one in the balance ahead of the second leg.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - REACTION
Right, that's it from us evening as Borussia Dortmund take a narrow lead to Paris for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Niclas Fullkrug's goal is is the difference, but the hosts could regret a few missed chances.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage, and we'll see you again soon.
If you want to know more, read our match report.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - REACTION
- Paris Saint Germain recorded 14 shots in this match, their most without scoring in a UEFA Champions League game since their 2020-21 semi-final 2nd leg against Manchester City (14 – lost 2-0.
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in each of their last 11 UEFA Champions League home games (W7 D4) - their longest ever streak at Signal Iduna Park – winning four straight knockout stage games on home turf in the competition for the first time.
- Niclas Füllkrug has been directly involved in six UEFA Champions League goals this season (3 goals, 3 assists), the joint-most by a German player in their debut campaign in the competition alongside Marco Reus, who was also involved in six goals in 2012-13 for BVB (4 goals, 2 assists).
Sancho discusses victory
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho was excellent this evening, and he has been speaking to CBS about the win.
He said: "Week in, week out, that's how it is.
"When we hear our fans, we are so motivated from the start.
"It's not over. We've still got to go to Paris, and hopefully, we can get the job done.
"Performances like today, I just hope continue."
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Hummels reflects on win
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has been speaking to TNT Sports about the 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
He said: "It was intense, but very fun to play.
"In this stadium with the fans behind us, we gave it 100 per cent.
"We didn't play perfect. There is some improvement there in possession and when we're pressing, but all-round, we are very happy."
Deflated but not out
So, it wasn't a great night for Paris Saint-Germain, who were overwhelmed.
However, they are only 1-0 down.
In the end, it could turn out to be a decent result for Luis Enrique's men.
Credit: Getty Jadon Sancho
Wow, he was incredible.
This is the Sancho that we all expected to see at Manchester United; he was sublime.
His touch was on point throughout; he was sharp, and he tore Nuno Mendes apart.
The England international is clearly enjoying his football again, and on another day, he would have had two or three assists.
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Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - REACTION
- Borussia Dortmund recorded their first win over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League since the first leg of their last 16 tie in the 2019-20 campaign, when they would be eliminated in the second leg; BVB remain unbeaten at home against the Parisians in the competition (W2 D1).
- Borussia Dortmund have won back-to-back games in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2012-13 quarter-final/semi-final, when they would eventually lose in the final to Bayern Munich.
- Paris Saint-Germain have progressed from two of their last four UEFA Champions League knockout ties when losing the first leg, with the first of those coming against Borussia Dortmund in the 2019-20 round of 16 (1-2 away, 2-0 home).
What a moment
The Dortmund players were given quite the reception at full time from their adoring home fans.
Credit: Getty Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - FULL TIME
There goes the final whistle, and it's Dortmund who take a slender advantage in this Champions League semi-final.
The hosts have their lead thanks to Niclas Fullkrug's excellent finish.
In the second half, both teams have chances, while the hosts can be aggrieved they weren't given a penalty.
But it was a top performance from the home side, who were brilliant.
Stay with us for all the reaction!
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
90+' - Reus does so well on the left and slides a pass into the box for Moukoko.
He has three players to aim for and blazes a cross out of play for a goal kick.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
90+' - Four minutes of added time indicated as Moukoko comes on for Fullkrug.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
89' - It's a decent ball in towards Schlotterbeck, but PSG clear and recycle possession.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
88' - Sancho wins a corner, which Reus will take...
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
86' - Ryerson and Nmecha are on for Brandt and Wolf.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - Chance
83' - What a block from Marquinhos!
Sancho is again the creator as he slips a sublime pass into the box for Brandt.
He could shoot first time but elects to take a touch and sees Marquinhos make a stunning block.
It comes back to Sancho, and he finds Fullkrug, who heads over the bar.
Mills: "That could be a tie-saving tackle."
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Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
81' - Adeyemi is replaced by Reus for the closing stages.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - Chance
79' - Dembele misses a glorious chance!
The ball is played down the right for Hakimi, who picks out the winger on the penalty spot.
He has loads of time and just swipes one over the bar.
Mills: "It's a glorious chance."
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
78' - For some reason, PSG take it short and work the ball back to Mendes.
He tries to chip one to the far post, but he gets too much on it, and it's a goal kick.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
77' - Ruiz wins a corner with a deflected cross off Ryerson.
The French side are running out of time.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
74' - Sancho is twisting Mendes into knots time and time again.
This time he gets into the box and works some space on the outside before striking towards goal.
The ball deflects off Mendes and loops up for Donnarumma.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - Chance
72' - Mbappe scoops a lovely pass over Hummels and Sabitzer's legs.
Dembele swivels and hits a shot at goal that Kobel stops with a big left hand before the hosts clear.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
70' - Kolo Muani bursts down the left.
Can comes across and just shoulders him out of the way.
Great stuff from the former Liverpool man.
Terzic thought that was a penalty
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Credit: Getty Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0]
68' - Since PSG's strong start to the second period, Dortmund have responded brilliantly and should have doubled their lead.
Dortmund 1-0 PSG [1-0] - Chance
66' - Fullkrug so close to another!
Maatsen delivers a stunning free-kick with pace and whip.
The striker connects with a diving header that flashes over the bar.
