Beijing, April 17th.
European crown
The two matches in the second leg of the Quarterfinals came down to the wire and opened up the Semifinals.
Borussia Dortmund (city in Germany)
The match with Atletico Madrid was a fierce one, with both sides engaging in a back-and-forth goal battle. In the end, Dortmund beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 at home, and the total score was 5-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. The match not only demonstrated Dortmund's tenacity, but also their offensive firepower.
Meanwhile, Paris
Saint-Germain also achieved a turnaround in an unfavorable situation. They lost 2-3 at home to Barcelona in the first round, but in the second round of the tournament, they won 4-1 on the road and beat Barcelona 6-4 on aggregate to advance to the semifinals. This match showed the strength and determination of Paris Saint-Germain.
The first matchup of the semifinals will be between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain. It's worth noting that these two teams met in the group stage, where Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home and then drew 1-1 with Dortmund on the road in the final round. This semifinal will see the two giants face off once again in what will be a highly-anticipated match.
It's also worth noting that Ousmane Dembele will once again welcome his former hosts. He has played against his former hosts for the third time in the Champions League this season. In the two legs of the quarter-final against Barcelona, Dembele was outstanding, scoring once each and creating a penalty opportunity, showing his ability to score when it counts.
