PSG, qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League at the expense of FC Barcelona, still has one obstacle on its way to reaching the final: Borussia Dortmund. The first leg takes place this Wednesday, May 1, on Canal+.
PSG did it: at the end of an anthology quarter-final return, the capital club signed its comeback to dismiss FC Barcelona and qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League (as in 2020 and in 2021). To have a chance of playing in their first final since 2020 (lost to Bayern Munich), they will have to beat Borussia Dortmund, an opponent that the Parisians know very well.
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PSG and Borussia Dortmund were both entered in the group of death for this 2023/2024 edition of the Champions League – alongside AC Milan and Newcastle. If the German club finished first in the group, they never beat PSG, who started their campaign with a 2-0 victory at the Parc des Princes, before snatching their qualification for the round of 16 with a draw. in Dortmund (1-1). Finding these two teams, survivors, at this stage of the competition is astonishing.
Given the form of both sides, PSG is the favorite in this double confrontation. But beware of overconfidence. Will we be able to watch this semi-final first leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund live and streaming? The answer is yes. Second question: are you on Canal+ or Canal+ Foot?
On which channels is the Champions League semi-final first leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund broadcast?
To watch the Champions League, two choices are possible: Canal+ And RMC Sport 1.
The match on Canal+, not Canal+ Foot
However, this season, a question arises during each PSG Champions League match: is it broadcast on the Canal+ channel or on Canal+ Foot ? The entertainment giant has developed a habit that is penalizing for certain subscribers, because Canal+ Foot is not accessible to everyone (you have to subscribe to the Sport bouquet, which increases the bill provided you are able to subscribe to it). ). Tuesday, it's on Canal+ Foot. Wednesday, it's on Canal+. Therefore, the semi-final first leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund will be available on Canal+, which means that everyone will be able to have access to it with the basic subscription (and the Freebox Ultra package). For the semi-final return, it will be Canal+ Foot…
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The European shock will be offered with 4K UHD quality on Canal+ UHD, provided you have the equipment to enjoy it.
The match on RMC Sport 1
On RMC, the match will be broadcast on the channel RMC Sport 1. It's an interesting alternative to Canal+, taking a month without commitment.
What time does the Champions League semi-final first leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund take place?
The Champions League semi-final first leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund takes place this Wednesday, May 1, at 9 p.m., live from Signal Iduna Park, Germany. The return will take place on Tuesday May 7, at the Parc des Princes.
The other semi-final pits Real Madrid against Bayern Munich. It will be broadcast, for now, on Canal+ Foot.
What is PSG's progress in the Champions League?
PSG knew how to get out of all the traps in this European campaign. 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) ✅
Note that PSG was crowned champion of France on Sunday, due to Monaco's defeat against Olympique Lyonnais during the 31st day of Ligue 1. Luis Enrique's men can therefore concentrate on the Champions League.
Only fifth in its championship, Borussia Dortmund has just suffered a very heavy defeat at RB Leipzig (4-1). The German club have won only two of their last six matches in all competitions.
What will be the probable composition of PSG for this Champions League semi-final?
Here is the probable composition of PSG: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes – Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Fabian Ruiz – Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola. It was the eleven who won 4 to 1 on the pitch of FC Barcelona.
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