The short version
- Borussia Dortmund surprisingly through to Champions League final after beating PSG 0-1 (0-2 on aggregate), despite PSG’s six shots on goal in two semi-finals
- Julian Ryerson could become the sixth Norwegian to play in the Champions League final.
- Ryerson succeeded in neutralizing Kylian Mbappé for a large part of the semi-final.
- Borussia Dortmund will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich at Wembley on June 1.
- Dortmund’s veteran stopper Mats Hummels headed in the decisive goal
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– It was very delicious, it was fantastic. It was a match with a lot at stake, so it’s really nice when it goes, says Lyngdølen to TV 2.
On 1 June, Julian Ryerson can become the sixth Norwegian man to play in the Champions League final. He joins the ranks of Erling Braut Haaland, John Arne Riise, John Carew, Ronny Johnsen and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
– The single most difficult task any Norwegian player has had, said the national team’s TV 2 expert, Brede Hangeland, before the meeting with PSG’s star Mbappe.
But Ryerson was in good control of the direct duel until the French world star was moved forward as a striker in PSG’s desperation after Dortmund took the lead.
– It’s so touching, says a very proud dad, Ove Kjell Ryerson, to TV 2.
– It is absolutely sick. I almost have no voice left, says the father, who believes that his son only gets better by facing opponents at the highest level in the world.
Mbappe hit the crossbar five minutes before the end. Immediately afterwards, Vitinha repeated it. The ball went through the Dortmund goalkeeper and on to the underside of the crossbar. The centimeters never came on the French side.
– It’s something you can’t control, says Vitinha and it “really hurts”.
– Borussia Dortmund madness against PSG, reports German Bild.
– The flame is out, writes French L’Equipe.
PSG incredibly had six balls in the metal in two semi-finals, but did not score or the Champions League final. Sensationally enough, the final place goes to the club in 5th place in the Bundesliga. Dortmund are 24 points behind champions Bayer Leverkusen.
– I feel for PSG, Hangeland said right after the end of the match and thought Dortmund did an “organisational masterpiece”. Ryerson helped neutralize Mbappe.
At Wembley on the first day of June, Borussia Dortmund will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. After 2-2 in the first game, they settle for the final place in Spain on Wednesday evening.
– I see no reason why we can’t win at Wembley, says Mats Hummels to Dazn.
Right after the break, the decision from Borussia Dortmund’s veteran stopper came down.
0–1: Julian Brandt’s corner towards the back post sailed over all PSG heads. And there Hummels was strangely alone. The 35-year-old headed Dortmund into the lead, while PSG stopper Lucas Beraldo found himself in the middle of everything. In no man’s land.
Then Nuno Mendes swept the ball into the post for PSG. Of course.
The pressure built up against Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund coach Edin Terzic chose to sacrifice his most creative and counterattacking players, Jadon Sancho and Karim Adeyemi. Niklas Süle (195 cm and 99 kg) entered together with the very experienced Marco Reus.
Thus, both of the remaining players from the Champions League final 11 years ago, Hummels and Reus, were on the pitch.
– Indescribable, says Reus, who gives up after the final.
– If I have to choose a word, I would say proud. A very proud moment for us, says Terzic.
The 26-year-old from Lyngdal did not suffer from any Mbappe stress in the first half. The French favorite pulled once past on the inside, and once on the outside of Ryerson.
But in fact the Norwegian full-back was closer to scoring before the break. Ryerson combined directly from the throw-in smartly with striker Niclas Füllkrug. The Norwegian’s shot from an acute angle slammed into the outside of the net wall.
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma really had to work once before the break. Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi turned on the turbo in a counterattack. Only Donnarumma’s left glove came between the 22-year-old and the game’s first goal.
PSG rarely got into gear against the defensive block from the Ruhr. Mbappe set up the biggest chance when he crossed to the opposite flank of Ryerson. PSG’s Fabián Ruiz had a huge hit, but there was Nico Slotterbeck with a precise block.
At halftime, Borussia Dortmund were still in the Champions League final. Thanks to Füllkrug’s 1-0 goal in the home game six days ago.
PSG pulled away from the start in the 2nd half. Ryerson cleared away the first chance. But Dortmund had to have help from the post when Warren Zaire Emery got the chance straight afterwards. The 18-year-old was close to becoming a hero.
The posts became PSG’s destiny.
It was the stage for Mats Hummels on the opposite side.
