Paris Saint-Germain is set to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semifinal first leg with a full-strength squad. Leading the attacking trio for PSG will be Kylian Mbappé, alongside Ousmane Dembelé and Bradley Barcola. Mbappé, who has been in fine form, will look to add to his impressive tally of 15 knockout-stage goals in away matches, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dembelé, returning to face his former club where he scored 10 goals in one season before moving to Barcelona, adds another dimension to PSG's attack. Right back Achraf Hakimi, who previously played for Dortmund, will also be a key player for PSG in this crucial match.
On the other side, Dortmund's injury concerns have eased with Marcel Sabitzer recovering from illness to start in midfield alongside Julian Brandt. Niclas Füllkrug will lead the attack for Dortmund, supported by Karim Adeyemi and Jadon Sancho. Mats Hummels, who overcame a knock, will partner with Nico Schlotterbeck in central defense.
The winners of this two-leg tie will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final in London on June 1. Dortmund, who reached the semifinals by knocking out Atlético Madrid, will be looking to avenge their group stage defeat to PSG.
With both teams boasting strong lineups and a desire to reach the final, the Dortmund vs PSG clash promises to be an exciting encounter for football fans around the world.
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