The stage is set at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France for Tuesday's dramatic UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg, in which Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will attempt to overturn a one-goal deficit against Borussia Dortmund. The match promises high tension and elite soccer as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the final at Wembley.
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Dortmund arrives in Paris with a slender 1-0 lead, courtesy of a goal from Niclas Füllkrug. The German side's victory was anchored by solid defense and strategic plays, which they will need to maintain against a PSG team buoyed by home support and desperate to reach their second Champions League final.
PSG, under the guidance of Champions League-winner coach Luis Enrique, will likely field a strong lineup featuring stars like and Achraf Hakimi, both of whom were unlucky to hit the woodwork in the first leg. The Parisians will also rely on the creative midfield presence of Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz to dismantle Dortmund's disciplined backline.
On the other side, Dortmund, coached by Edin Terzić, will rely on the stability and experience of Mats Hummels and their backline. This match could also be the last European game for German midfielder Marco Reus, who recently announced that this season would be his final campaign in the yellow shirt after 11 years of service.
The match is particularly significant for PSG, who have often been criticized for not converting their domestic success into European glory. A victory against Dortmund would not only bring them to the brink of Champions League success but also help shed the tag of underachievers on the continental stage.
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It could also be the last opportunity for Mbappé to win the biggest prize in European soccer with his home club, following widespread speculation that he may leave the team in the summer to join European powerhouse Real Madrid.
For Dortmund, reaching the final again would reaffirm their status as one of Europe's top clubs, capable of competing on the highest stage despite lacking the financial clout of some of their bigger rivals. Their last appearance in the decisive game was at Wembley in 2013, when they suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of their German rivals, Bayern Munich.
With a place in the final at stake, neither team will hold back, setting the scene for a memorable night of football in Paris.
How to watch the second leg semi-final
In the U.S., the match will be broadcast on CBS and CBS Sports Network at 3 p.m. ET. It will also be streamed live on Paramount+, Fubo, and CBS Sports Golazo.
Univision will provide Spanish-language coverage, with Vix+ airing the match on its streaming service.
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