Borussia Dortmund vs PSG
UEFA Champions League
Wednesday
13th December 2023
Signal Iduna Park
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the UEFA Champions League fixture between Borussia Dortmund and PSG.
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Borussia Dortmund form analysis
Dortmund have experienced mixed fortunes so far in the Champions League, struggling for consistency but doing enough to progress from a tight group. They made a sluggish start, comfortably beaten 2-0 away at PSG through sloppy defending. However, manager Edin Terzić inspired an improved display at home to AC Milan as they ground out a crucial 0-0 draw. Building confidence, Dortmund then edged past Premier League challengers Newcastle United over two legs, winning 1-0 away before sealing qualification with a 2-0 triumph inspired by Niclas Füllkrug.
They ended the group stage positively after stunning Milan away from home, overturning an early deficit to claim an impressive 3-1 victory led by teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Over this period, Dortmund have showcased spirit and endeavor to beat quality opponents but keeping intensity over 90 minutes remains inconsistent. If Terzić can inspire greater focus defensively amid their thrilling attacking talents, Dortmund could be a threat in the knockout stages.
PSG form analysis
PSG began their Champions League defence impressively, comfortably dispatching Borussia Dortmund 2-0 inspired by the irrepressible Kylian Mbappé. However, a sobering reality check followed as defensive lapses saw them demolished 4-1 away at Premier League challengers Newcastle United. Stung from criticism of that passive display, PSG responded emphatically by destroying AC Milan 3-0 at home through ruthless attacking football led by Mbappé. But concentration issues swiftly resurfaced against Milan in Italy, throwing away an early lead. To suffer a 2-1 defeat amid more questions over their European pedigree.
They ended the group stage with a lackluster 1-1 home draw with Newcastle. Requiring another Mbappé penalty to salvage a point after again falling behind. Over this stint, manager Luis Enrique will recognize his fabulously talented squad. He must develop greater maturity and resilience to reassert their credentials. For all their exhilarating moments carving out goals, retaining focus and intensity remains problematic. Addressing these flaws is pivotal to PSG’s ambitions of an elusive Champions League crown.
