By Borussia Dortmund clinched a vital 1-0 victory against PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown, with Jadon Sancho stealing the spotlight with a stellar performance. The match at Westfalenstadion saw Niclas Fullkrug’s decisive goal, beautifully set up by Nico Schlotterbeck, sealing Dortmund’s lead.
Sancho, who has found himself on loan from Manchester United, wreaked havoc on PSG’s defense throughout the game, delivering a series of dangerous crosses that could have easily resulted in more goals for Dortmund. However, it was Fullkrug who made the breakthrough in the first half, firing a thunderous shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma at the near post.
Dortmund dominated the early proceedings, with PSG struggling to contain their attacking threat. Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi came closest for the visitors, both hitting the woodwork in a frantic passage of play. Despite PSG’s late surge, Dortmund held firm to secure a crucial victory.
The match was characterized by end-to-end action, with chances aplenty for both sides. Dortmund’s resilience, coupled with Sancho’s creativity, proved decisive in securing the narrow win. The result sets up an intriguing second leg in Paris, with Dortmund now eyeing a spot in the Champions League final.
