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Borussia Dortmund Triumph Over PSG in First Leg of Champions League Semifinal

1-0 Victory Marks Impressive Performance from German Giant

Schlotterbeck's Solitary Goal Secures Advantage

In a thrilling encounter at Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund upset Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal. The German club's solid defense and opportunistic attack proved too much for the star-studded Parisian side.

Dortmund's starting lineup featured a strong defensive unit, with the likes of Nico Schlotterbeck, Gregor Kobel, and Mats Hummels providing a formidable barrier. In midfield, Emre Can, Jude Bellingham, and Giovani Reyna controlled the tempo of the match, while Karim Adeyemi and Donyell Malen led the attack.

PSG, on the other hand, boasted a formidable attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe. However, Dortmund's disciplined defense kept the PSG attackers at bay, with Schlotterbeck emerging as the star performer.

The only goal of the match came in the 27th minute when Schlotterbeck rose highest to head home a corner from Marco Reus. Dortmund's defense held firm for the remainder of the match, with Kobel making several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.

The victory gives Dortmund a valuable advantage heading into the second leg in Paris on Wednesday, March 8. PSG will need to score at least twice to progress to the final, while Dortmund will be determined to defend their lead and continue their dream of European glory.

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