PSG vs Dortmund: Tactical Preview and Predictions

The upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Borussia Dortmund is poised to be a thrilling encounter. Here’s the preview:

Date & Time: May 7, 2024, at 8pm UK time.

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris.

First Leg Result:

Dortmund leads with a 1-0 aggregate from the first leg.

PSG’s Form:

PSG, under the management of Luis Enrique, are facing challenges this season, having their worst points total at the start of a season since the Qatari takeover. They are coming off a 3-2 defeat to Nice, which leaves them fifth in Ligue 1.

Dortmund’s Form:

Dortmund has had a mixed start to their season but managed to reverse a 2-1 deficit to win 4-2 against Freiburg recently.

Team News:

• PSG is settling into the post-Lionel Messi and Neymar era, and despite a lavish summer of spending, they are yet to find their best form.
• Dortmund is aiming to maintain their defensive strength, having registered the highest tally of clean sheets in this season’s Champions League.

PSG vs Dortmund Prediction:

The match is expected to be closely contested, but PSG might have a slight edge due to their need to overturn the first-leg deficit and their strong home scoring record.

This match is critical for both teams as they aim to secure a spot in the Champions League final. It will be a test of PSG’s attacking prowess against Dortmund’s solid defense. May the best team win!