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 Goalpost leads Dortmund to the Wembley final

Hummels Shines in Paris

PARIS — Borussia Dortmund has done it again. Against all odds and in front of a passionate Parc des Princes crowd, the German giants secured a place in the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley, thanks to a rock-solid defensive display and a bit of luck — or fate — involving the goalpost.

🧊 Mats Hummels Cools Down the Heat

Veteran defender Mats Hummels was the hero of the night, not just for his commanding presence in the backline, but also for scoring the decisive goal that stunned Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans. His goal put Dortmund in full control, forcing PSG to chase the game in increasingly desperate fashion.

⚽ The Post That Refused to Budge

Despite a dominant performance in terms of possession and chances, PSG just couldn’t find the net. Twice, their shots were stopped by the post in the second leg alone. Add that to the three times the post denied them in the first leg, and it’s a story of frustration and misfortune for the Parisians.

📊 Champions League History Made

PSG has now set an unfortunate Champions League record — they’ve hit the woodwork 12 times during the 2023/2024 campaign, the most by any club in a single UCL season over the last 20 years.

🎯 Realism Over Style

Paris might have played the more aesthetically pleasing football, but in the end, it was Dortmund’s realism, discipline, and a little luck that won the day. The dream of a first Champions League title for PSG will have to wait.

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📝 Note: This article reflects UEFA Champions League semi-final events from May 2024.

📌 Source: UEFA.com Match Reports, Opta Stats via ESPN FC, and RMC Sport.