Paris Saint-Germain will be looking forward to getting it right when they host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, May 7.
Recall that the French powerhouse suffered a 1-0 setback at the Signal Iduna Park Stadium on Wednesday, May 1.
However, the Ligue 1 champions are just 90 minutes away from turning their first-leg setback into glory or undergoing yet another European heartbreak.
Niclas Fullkrug secured the winner for Borussia Dortmund and put the German club within reach of their third Champions League final.
Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed a week off while Dortmund were in action against Augsburg where they secured an outstanding 5-1 victory on Saturday, May 4.
The French powerhouse and Dortmund will do everything possible to reach the 2023/2024 Champions League final where the winner between the two will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund team news
PSG are currently dealing with several injury worries as defender Lucas Hernandez was ruled out due to an ACL injury he sustained last week, meaning that he may not play again until 2025.
Hernandez joins long-term Achilles absentee Presnel Kimpembe on the sidelines, as well as Layvin Kurzawa who is dealing with a back issue, and Sergio Rico who is nursing a head injury.
Lucas Beraldo could be handed a chance in the PSG matchday squad due to Milan Skriniar’s unimpressive form.
The unproductive effort of Dembele and Bradley Barcola last week may persuade Luis Enrique to call upon Marco Asensio, Lee Kang-in, or Goncalo Ramos to link up with Kylian Mbappe in front to rectify their previous attacking errors.
Dortmund did not appear established in defense judging from last week’s performance but might have a minor issue as right-back Julian Ryerson left the field with cramps and was not involved in their game against Augsburg.
The German club will also be without Ramy Bensebaini who is nursing a knee injury, Julien Duranville (muscle), and Sebastien Haller (discomfort).
However, both Ryerson and Haller are expected to overcome their issues in time for Tuesday’s clash, but Karim Adeyemi, who was the driving force in the first leg – sustained a knock at the weekend and will need a quick recovery to be fit enough for the game.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup
PSG
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe
Borussia Dortmund
Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Fullkrug.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund kick-off time, date & venue
PSG against Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. WAT on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The match will take place at the Parc des Princes.
PSG vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Dortmund have been outstanding in the Champions League despite a weak domestic season but their opponents will surely improve from their first-leg display.
Therefore, we predict that the game will end in a 1-0 win in favor of Paris Saint-Germain and the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.
