A Thrilling Encounter: Borussia Dortmund Versus Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League Group Stage

A Thrilling Encounter: Borussia Dortmund Versus Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League Group Stage

Champions League Showdown

Borussia Dortmund is gearing up for a challenging encounter against Paris Saint-Germain in the first match of the Champions League group stage. The game, set to kick off at 9 p.m. at the Parc des Princes, will test Dortmund’s mettle as they are also due to face formidable opponents Newcastle United and AC Milan in this stage of the competition.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Transition Phase

Despite the recent departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain remains a powerful force in the football world. With players like Kylian Mbappé and Randal Kolo Muani, the team’s attacking prowess is not to be underestimated. The transition phase is a crucial time for the team, and the upcoming match against Dortmund will be a good measure of their progress.

Match Line-Ups

The official line-ups for the match are as follows:

PSG: G. Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez – Ugarte – Zaire-Emery, Vitinha – Dembelé, Kolo Muani, Mbappé

BVB: Kobel – Süle, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson – Sabitzer, Can, Brandt – Wolf, Malen, Adeyemi

Injury Concerns

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Marco Asensio, Fabian Ruiz, Presnel Kimpembe, Kang-In Lee, and Nuno Mendes due to injuries. The absence of Asensio and Kimpembe could significantly impact the team’s performance. On the other hand, Dortmund will only miss reserve player Thomas Meunier and youth player Julian Duranville due to injuries.

Previous Encounters

In their four previous encounters, both teams have had their fair share of wins and draws. Paris won a home game in the Champions League round of 16 with a 2:0 score, but lost in Dortmund with a score of 1:2. Additionally, there were two draws in the Europa League. These historical results make it difficult to predict a clear favorite for the upcoming match.

Where to Watch

The match will not be broadcast on free-to-air TV in Germany. Instead, it will be available on Prime Video, which will broadcast one match per matchday. To watch the match, viewers will need a Prime subscription from Amazon. The game will also be available in Austria on DAZN and Sky, and in Switzerland on blueSport.

Moreover, apart from Prime Video, the streaming service DAZN will broadcast 15 other group stage matches per matchday in Germany. Selected games will also be shown live on TV on DAZN’s linear TV channels.