By Ohuakanwa Chibuzo
In a thrilling turn of events, Borussia Dortmund triumphed over Atletico Madrid in a nail-biting clash on Tuesday, securing their spot in the Champions League semi-finals. The victory, overturning a 2-1 deficit from the quarter-final first leg, propelled Dortmund to a 5-4 aggregate win, sparking anticipation for a rematch with Paris St Germain, whom they faced in the group stage.
Dortmund’s coach, Edin Terzic, exudes confidence in his team’s readiness to face the French champions, citing their improved performance since their encounters in the group stage. Reflecting on their past matches against PSG, Terzic asserts, “Our first game against them wasn’t good. In the second game, we adjusted to them better and were closer to victory. I think we’re a better team today than we were against them in the group stage.”
Julian Brandt, the midfielder who played a pivotal role in Dortmund’s triumph, expressed his disbelief at their progression to the semi-finals, labeling the match against Atletico as “crazy” yet exhilarating. Looking ahead to the clash with PSG, Brandt acknowledges the challenges but remains optimistic, stating, “It’s going to be very serious now against Paris. We played well against them at home in the group stage, but not well away. We want to do better now and, of course, reach the final.”
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For striker Niclas Fuellkrug, the upcoming Champions League semi-finals mark a milestone in his career. “I’ve never played at this level before and I’m very proud to be in the semi-finals of the Champions League with my team,” Fuellkrug expressed, emphasizing the significance of the occasion.
With Borussia Dortmund gearing up to renew their rivalry with PSG, anticipation mounts for a clash of titans in the Champions League semi-finals, promising fans an enthralling spectacle on the horizon.
