Match report
Borussia Dortmund Defeats Paris Saint Germain 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund
1–0
FT
Paris Saint Germain
May 1, 2024
In a thrilling encounter of the UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund stunned Paris Saint Germain with a narrow but significant victory. The game was marked by a single goal from Niclas Füllkrug in the 36th minute, which proved to be decisive as the hosts held off the reigning champions throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paris Saint Germain
- • Goal by Niclas Füllkrug (36th minute)
- • Assist to goal provided by N. Schlotterbeck
- • Paris Saint Germain made three substitutions, including Beraldo and Barcola
- • Borussia Dortmund substituted Adeyemi, Brandt, Ryerson, and Moukoko in the latter half of the game
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Kobel (G)
- 26 J. Ryerson (D)
- 15 M. Hummels (D)
- 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 22 I. Maatsen (D)
- 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
- 23 E. Can (M)
- 10 J. Sancho (M)
- 19 J. Brandt (M)
- 27 K. Adeyemi (M)
- 14 N. Füllkrug (F)
Substitutes
- 11 M. Reus
- 8 F. Nmecha
- 17 M. Wolf
- 18 Y. Moukoko
- 33 A. Meyer
- 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens
- 35 M. Lotka
- 25 N. Süle
- 6 S. Özcan
- 38 K. Wätjen
- 21 D. Malen
- 9 S. Haller
Paris Saint Germain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
- 2 A. Hakimi (D)
- 5 Marquinhos (D)
- 21 L. Hernández (D)
- 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 33 W. Zaïre-Emery (M)
- 17 Vitinha (M)
- 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
- 10 O. Dembélé (F)
- 7 K. Mbappé (F)
- 29 B. Barcola (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Beraldo
- 23 R. Kolo Muani
- 1 K. Navas
- 37 M. Škriniar
- 15 Danilo Pereira
- 19 Lee Kang-In
- 4 M. Ugarte
- 26 N. Mukiele
- 11 Marco Asensio
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 28 Carlos Soler
- 80 Arnau Tenas
Timeline
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19' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardI. MaatsenFoul
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36' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalNiclas Füllkrug · Assist: N. Schlotterbeck -
42' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Hernandez · On: Beraldo -
53' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow CardF. RuizFoul
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65' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Barcola · On: R. Kolo Muani -
73' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardN. SchlotterbeckFoul
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83' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Adeyemi · On: M. Reus -
87' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Brandt · On: F. Nmecha -
87' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ryerson · On: M. Wolf -
90'+1 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4Off: Niclas Füllkrug · On: Y. Moukoko
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Dortmund | Paris Saint Germain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 91% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 426 | 583 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.78 | 1.70 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 9 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | 359 | 528 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The 36th-minute goal by Niclas Füllkrug gave Borussia Dortmund a crucial lead that they maintained until the end, despite Paris Saint Germain's efforts to equalize.
- ▸ Paris Saint Germain made multiple substitutions in an attempt to regain control of the game but could not overcome the defensive resilience of Borussia Dortmund.