Underdogs Dortmund triumph over PSG to advance to the final of the Champions League.
With impressive composure, Dortmund secured their third Champions League final berth after Mats Hummels' second-half header sealed a 1-0 victory against a struggling Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, securing a well-deserved 2-0 aggregate triumph over both legs.Hummels found the net from a corner just five minutes into the second half, propelling the German side – last crowned champions in 1997 – to their first final in Europe's premier club competition since 2013.
They await the winner between Real Madrid, with their 14 titles, and Bayern Munich, six-time champions, who clash at the Bernabéu on Wednesday, aiming for the final showdown at Wembley on June 1.
Despite PSG's four woodwork strikes, Kylian Mbappé failed to make a significant impact on the match amid speculation about his departure at the season's end.
"We lacked efficiency," remarked PSG captain Marquinhos, reflecting on their semifinal exit but acknowledging the positives of their journey under new leadership.
Dortmund coach Edin Terzic expressed pride in his team's accomplishment, asserting their merit in reaching the final.
"We beat PSG and we kept a clean sheet. We had a bit of luck but we deserve to go to the final," he asserted.
Facing favorites Barcelona, who were runners-up in 2020, Dortmund remained composed, thwarting their attacks and capitalizing on counter-attacks. Despite PSG's efforts to rally in the second half, Dortmund's clinical performance, highlighted by Hummels' crucial goal, secured their passage to the final, leaving PSG's late surge futile.

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