Dortmund Strike First in Champions League Semifinal Thriller

Dortmund takes the lead against PSG in the Champions League semifinal with a 1-0 home victory. The stage is set for a thrilling second leg in Paris

Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal clash at a raucous Signal Iduna Park. The stage is now set for a thrilling second leg encounter in Paris.

The pivotal moment of the match came in the 36th minute when Niklas Füllkrug expertly finished a one-on-one opportunity against PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Dortmund's defense held firm throughout the remainder of the match, denying the star-studded Parisian attack any clear-cut chances.

With the aggregate score delicately poised at 1-0, the two European giants will meet again at the Parc des Princes next Tuesday to determine who will advance to the Champions League final.

Meanwhile, the other semifinal clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid remains wide open after an exhilarating 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Allianz Arena. The two teams will battle it out at the Santiago Bernabéu next Wednesday for a place in the final.

The ultimate prize awaits the victors of these two epic battles, with the Champions League final set to be held at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London on June 1st.