PSG vs Dortmund- Kylian Mbappe increased his Champions League goal tally with a second-half penalty that contributed to Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. Discover PSG vs Dortmund: Mbappe and PSG cruise past Dortmund.
The 24-year-old calmly converted the penalty, marking his 41st goal in the competition and extending his streak of scoring in eight different Champions League campaigns. Achraf Hakimi added PSG’s second goal, as the French team was largely unchallenged by Dortmund.
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Nonetheless, Dortmund had the first opportunity in the 14th minute, but Gianluigi Donnarumma made a comfortable save when Donyell Malen found space in the penalty area.
PSG quickly responded, with Ousmane Dembele connecting with Kolo Muani, but a slight deflection off a defender defused the threat.
The best chance of the first half fell to PSG’s Vitinha, who produced a low shot after some brilliant play at the edge of the penalty area. Unfortunately for PSG, the shot rebounded off the post.
As a result, the teams went into halftime level, but the situation changed shortly after the second half began. Niklas Sule was to have handled the ball in the penalty area, and VAR confirmed the penalty decision. Mbappe confidently stepped up and found the back of the net, securing his 41st career Champions League goal.
Less than ten minutes later, PSG extended their lead when Hakimi maneuvered into the penalty area, evading his marker and calmly slotting the ball past Kobel.
PSG Dominance Maintained
Following this, PSG appeared to be in complete control, although Dortmund came close to narrowing the gap in the 79th minute. Substitute Jamie Bynoe-Gittens engaged in a slick one-two outside the penalty area, and although his bending shot beat Donnarumma, it struck the outside of the post.
PSG effectively managed Dortmund’s attempts from that point onward, securing a well-deserved victory to begin their Group F campaign.
