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PSG vs. Predictions Borussia Dortmund, Champions League picks: Experts see Paris Saint-Germain comeback

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May 7, 2024

PSG vs. Predictions Borussia Dortmund, Champions League picks: Experts see Paris Saint-Germain comeback

The Champions League semi-finals conclude this week and we will soon find out who the finalists are for the June 1 showdown in London. The main event may be Wednesday’s clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, but before we get there, Tuesday’s match also promises to be a celebration. Paris Saint-Germain hosts Borussia Dortmund with a goal behind after the first leg.

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Champions League semi-final choices

PSG vs Dortmund

By Jonathan Johnson

One match to watch: Kylian Mbappé vs. Julian Ryerson — Assuming Luis Enrique keeps the French superstar out wide, which had much more impact than when he was deployed through the middle, Dortmund could have a tough time at the back. Ryserson was excellent in the opening game, but the Germans were unable to extend their one-goal lead despite putting pressure on PSG. Les Parisiens have nothing to lose and everything to gain here by blowing away their visitors, so expect Mbappe to show his teeth.

Most Likely Goal: Goncalo Ramos — It looks like the Portuguese ace will continue his good scoring form when he gets the chance from Luis Enrique. When that will happen on Tuesday remains to be seen, but expect Ramos to get a chance at the Parc des Princes and possibly take the only opportunity that comes his way, such has been his productive 2024 so far. If Mbappe stays wide, it could create the perfect opportunity for Ramos in the middle to be the focal point of the attack.

Man of the Match choice: Marquinhos — There were moments in the opening match when the Brazil international rolled back the years with some brilliant vintage defending and PSG will need their captain to be back to his best here. With the news that Lucas Hernandez is now injured after surgery and likely to be away for a long time, Marquinhos will need to be more certain than ever.

Match prediction: PSG 2-0 Dortmund — The first goal in this one will be crucial and the hosts have no reason not to go for it from the start as Dortmund are likely to be wary of a fast start from PSG and therefore be more conservative than last week. If les Parisiens could get one, the two games against Barcelona showed that they can get two or more and they were unlucky not to score in Germany. This ended 2-0 in Paris in 2020 and could be a repeat here to gain a final place.