Borussia Dortmund vs PSG LIVE: Champions League semi-final result and reaction as Fullkrug scores winner

Dortmund 1-0 PSG: Niclas Fullkrug’s first half strike was the difference at the Signal Iduna Park

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Borussia Dortmund took a step closer to the Champions League final after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Signal Iduna Park in their semi-final first leg.

The hosts controlled the match from kick off and were made to work with Jadon Sancho in particular a fierce threat on the right hand side.

It was a simple over the top pass from Nico Schlotterbeck that brought the goal. Niclas Fullkrug nipping in behind and slotting past Gianluigi Donnarumma for the opener.

PSG started the second half in blistering fashion with Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi both hitting the post but theyr were unable to draw level and will trail by one goal when the tie continues in Paris next week.

Relive the updates from the Champions League semi-final first leg, below, and get the latest Borussia Dortmund vs PSG predictions and odds here.

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG LIVE: Latest Champions League updates

• Borussia Dortmund host PSG in Champions League semi-final first leg
• PSG hoping to reach first UCL final since 2020 after beating Barcelona in quarter-finals
• Dortmund into their first semi-final since 2013 when they eventually lost to Bayern Munich in the final
• 52’ POST! - Mbappe and Hakimi both hit the post (DOR 1-0 PSG)
• 44’ SAVE! - Donnarumma denies Sabitzer from close range (DOR 1-0 PSG)
• 35’ GOAL! - Fullkrug nips in behind and gives Dortmund the lead (DOR 1-0 PSG)

[1 May 2024 21:11 · Mike Jones]

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG

48 mins: Paris Saint-Germain are looking increasingly more frustrated as Dortmund begin to sit deeper and wait for their time to get on the ball.

[1 May 2024 21:08 · Mike Jones]

Second half! Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG

Borussia Dortmund get the second half underway at the Signal Iduna Park.

[1 May 2024 21:01 · Mike Jones]

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[1 May 2024 20:52 · Mike Jones]

Half-time! Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG

45+4 mins: Borussia Dortmund take the lead into the half-time break.

[1 May 2024 20:48 · Mike Jones]

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG

45 mins: There are four minutes of added time to play in the first half.

[1 May 2024 20:46 · Mike Jones]

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG

44 mins: Save! Marcel Sabitzer is denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma after Dortmund work the ball into the box from the right side of the pitch.

He takes a quick snatch shot and the goalkeeper drops low to the right to keep the ball out. Great save!

[1 May 2024 20:44 · Mike Jones]

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG

41 mins: That could end up being a big goal for Borussia Dortmund. The home side’s fans erupt in jubilation and PSG have work to do now to get back in the game.

[1 May 2024 20:41 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Borussia Dortmund 1-0 PSG (Fullkrug, 35’)⚽️

35 mins: Niklas Fullkrug has the opening goal of the night!

Nico Schlotterbeck plays a precise pass over the top of the PSG back line for the run of the 31-year-old. The striker cushions the delivery with a perfect touch with his right, bringing the ball down and drilling a powerful low, left-footed shot.

He beats Gianluigi Donnarumma and sends the ball into the back of the net.

[1 May 2024 20:33 · Mike Jones]

Borussia Dortmund 0-0 PSG

31 mins: From a corner, Brandt’s delivery is curled into the middle of the penalty area. Dortmund then look to send the ball back to Brandt but he’s offside when the pass is played and PSG are awarded a free kick of their own.

[1 May 2024 20:31 · Mike Jones]

Borussia Dortmund 0-0 PSG

28 mins: Julian Brandt swings in a free kick for Dortmund from the left side of the box. It’s cleared as far as Jadon Sancho who ducks and weaves back into the penalty area before offloading the ball.

Brandt, who’s cut back inside, takes a shot and has the effort blocked.