Please be aware that the PSG – Dortmund return match is not airing on Canal+

As against Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona, ​​the semi-final return between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund, with a place in the Champions League final at stake, is not broadcast on the “Canal+” channel. » on Tuesday May 7.

There remains a step to climb for PSG before a possible Champions League final, which would be the second in its history (after 2020). To go to Wembley on June 1, we will have to reverse the trend against Borussia Dortmund, who won the first leg in Germany (1-0). The task is far from impossible, but the capital club will still have to roll up its sleeves, like against FC Barcelona in the previous round.

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Will we be able to watch the semi-final return between PSG and Borussia Dortmund live and streaming? The answer is yes, but not on the Canal+ channel. The group continues to apply its Tuesday/Wednesday strategy… which leaves many disappointed each time.

PSG - Dortmund on Canal+ Foot // Source: Canal
PSG – Dortmund on Canal+ Foot // Source: Canal+

On which channels is the Champions League semi-final second leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund broadcast?

Match in 4K UHD?

The match will, a priori, be offered in 4K UHD on the 4K Event Channel.

This season, you have the choice between two subscriptions to watch the Champions League: Canal+ Or RMC Sport.

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Regarding the Canal group, the company has a strict editorial rule which may seem strange:

  • On Wednesday, the matches are broadcast on the main channel (Canal+), accessible to all subscribers.
  • On Tuesday, you have to go through Canal+ Foot, which requires subscribing to a paid option or the sports package.

Therefore, the PSG – Borussia Dortmund match will be broadcast on Canal+ Football Tuesday, May 7. Canal+ will not shake up its schedule despite the immense stakes, although it could make an exception by reversing the two matches (PSG is the only French team still involved in the Champions League).

To have Canal+ Foot, you must be a subscriber to the Sport bouquet. This is a paid option in certain offers, and a non-existent option in others (Freebox Ultra subscribers, who have Canal+ included, are deprived of it).

Option Canal+ Foot // Source: Nicolas Lellouche for NumeramaOption Canal+ Foot // Source: Nicolas Lellouche for Numerama
This Canal+ Foot Option appeared for under-26s // Source: Numerama

Faced with the anger of subscribers, Canal+ has for several days been offering an option at 5 euros per month to unblock Canal+ Foot on several subscriptions, including the Ciné Séries -26 ans formulas. Meeting on the Channel Customer Area to find it. If your Canal offer does not allow you to access it, do not hesitate to contact after-sales service.

On RMC, the match will be broadcast on the channel RMC Sport 1. It is possible to subscribe for a month, without commitment (25 euros), in the event of a problem with Canal+ Foot (or to benefit from Manu Petit's comments).

What time does the Champions League semi-final return leg take place between PSG and Borussia Dortmund?

The semi-final return between PSG and Borussia Dortmund takes place this Tuesday, May 7, at 9 p.m.live from the Parc des Princes.

The other semi-final, between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich (2-2 in the first leg), will take place the next day (on Canal+ and RMC Sport 1).

Dortmund and PSG have already faced each other this season // Source: Capture YouTube Canal+Dortmund and PSG have already faced each other this season // Source: Capture YouTube Canal+
Dortmund and PSG have already faced each other this season // Source: Capture YouTube Canal+

What is PSG's progress in the Champions League?

PSG is on an unfavorable waiver after the defeat in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League. Here is his full journey:

  • 2-0 victory against Dortmund at home (September 19) ✅
  • 4-1 defeat against Newcastle away (October 4) ❌
  • 3-0 victory against AC Milan at home (October 25) ✅
  • 2-1 defeat against AC Milan away (November 7) ❌
  • Draw 1-1 against Newcastle at home (November 28) 😒
  • Draw 1-1 against Dortmund away (December 13) 😒
  • 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad at home (February 14) ✅
  • 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad away (March 5) ✅
  • 3-2 defeat against FC Barcelona at home (April 10) ❌
  • 4-1 victory against FC Barcelona away (April 16) ✅
  • 1-0 defeat against Dortmund away (May 1) ❌

Only fifth in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund is capable of both the best and the worst this season. The club will be virtually qualified at kick-off.

What will be the probable composition of PSG for this Champions League semi-final?

Here is the probable composition of PSG: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos (cap), Danilo, Nuno Mendes – Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz (or Lee) – Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola (or Ramos). We remind you that Lucas Hernandez is out for the rest of the season.


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