Dortmund outsmart PSG to book a Champions League final spot

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Dortmund outsmart PSG to book a Champions League final spot

Borussia Dortmund are the first team to reach the Champions League final after Mats Hummels headed in the only goal as they stunned Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

Hummels struck five minutes into the second half at the Parc des Princes and PSG were unable to muster a response, the home side all out of luck as they hit the woodwork four times in total.

Dortmund, who sit fifth in the German Bundesliga, were never expected to go so far and will be underdogs in the June 1 showpiece regardless of whether they face their old rivals Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, who meet on Wednesday.

PSG hit the upright twice in the opening match in Germany and, after falling 2-0 behind on aggregate, again struck the post through Nuno Mendes.

The hosts thought they had been given a penalty and a potential lifeline when Italian referee Daniele Orsato pointed to the spot, only to instantly change his mind and rule that Hummels’ foul on Ousmane Dembele had been just outside the area.

PSG have never been European champions, losing in the 2020 final, and Dortmund produced an excellent defensive display to frustrate the French title winners.

Dortmund are aiming to become European champions for the second time in their history after they defeated Juventus 3-1 in the 1997 final.

A huge display showing the Champions League trophy was produced behind one of the goals at Parc des Princes before the game.

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