Dortmund and Bayern set sights on reaching the Champions League final during the second leg of their semi-finals.
From May 7-8, Borussia Dortmund 0 and FC Bayern Munich 1 will vie for a spot in the 2024 Champions League final. Can Dortmund and Bayern recreate the 2013 final magic 2? We're presenting a synopsis of the upcoming second legs, along with the current soccer odds for sports bettors.
Dortmund holds a lead: Will BVB pass the test in Paris?
The Champions League semi-final second leg confrontation between Paris St. Germain 3 and Borussia Dortmund takes place on May 7, 2024, at 9:00 pm, at the Parc des Princes in Paris. BVB is in the driver's seat and is one step away from their first Champions League final since 2013.
In the first leg of the eventful Champions League, BVB managed a crucial 1:0 victory over PSG at the Signal Iduna Park. International Niclas Füllkrug 4 netted the solitary goal to spark chaos in the home crowd:
Dortmund is in a promising situation going into this match as coach Edin Terzić 5 has his entire squad (except for substitute players Ramy Bensebaini 6 and Julien Duranville 7) at his disposal.
Despite PSG's unbeaten record in the French league since September 15, 2023, BVB faces a tall order in Paris. However, it's worth noting that PSG succumbed to a home defeat in the Champions League quarter-finals against FC Barcelona. PSG also allowed three goals, so Dortmund has high hopes for scoring tonight.
To oust PSG and earn a place in the 2024 Champions League final, BVB must solidify their defence and capitalize on offensive opportunities. Here are the soccer odds for this game:
- Win Paris St. Germain (1.45)
- Draw (4.50)
- Victory Borussia Dortmund (7.00)
Per the odds, Dortmund is considered the underdogs in this encounter. However, Dortmund's best performances this season were in the Champions League. Additionally, last week's convincing 5:1 home win against FC Augsburg instills hope.
We believe Dortmund can overcome the incredible challenge in Paris and secure a spot in the final of the Champions League. If you're in Germany and want to catch the match live, Amazon Prime's pay-TV service is your best bet.
FC Bayern Munich faces a tough time after a draw in the first leg against Real Madrid
On May 8, FC Bayern Munich 1 tackles Real Madrid for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. In the previous leg, Bayern settled for a 2-2 draw despite taking a 2-1 lead through goals from Leroy Sané 8 and Harry Kane 9.
Bayern experienced further disappointment with a 3-1 loss at VfB Stuttgart just before the previous league matchday. Coach Thomas Tuchel 10 faces additional injury issues, while Eric Dier's 11 participation in the match is a concern due to a head injury.
Only Kingsley Coman 12 and Raphaël Guerreiro 13 will be absent for FC Bayern Munich; Real Madrid's lone missing player is David Alaba 14 due to a knee issue.
FC Bayern München also has to deal with recent stats. Real Madrid has emerged victorious in 13 of their last 15 home games in the Spanish La Liga. The remaining two matches ended in a draw. Real Madrid scored at least two goals in 12 of the 15 matches. The average odds for sports bettors are as follows:
- Win Real Madrid (1.91)
- Draw (4.00)
- Win FC Bayern Munich (3.60)
For FC Bayern Munich to advance and play in the Champions League final, they'll need to perform well defensively and find goals of their own. In Germany, soccer enthusiasts can watch the match live on DAZN's pay-TV platform.
The race to Wembley 2.0
Both Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich will clash for a repeat of the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London. The final will also be held at Wembley in 2024. FC Bayern Munich 1, led by coach Jupp Heynckes, bested Borussia Dortmund 0, coached by Jürgen Klopp, 2:1 in a nail-biting final.
FC Bayern München scored first in the 60th minute with a goal from striker Mario Mandžukić. But Dortmund leveled the score in the 68th minute with a penalty kick from İlkay Gündoğan. Yet, the crucial winning goal came in the 89th minute from Arjen Robben, and FC Bayern Munich secured a spot in the final with a 2:1 result.
This year's Champions League semi-finals are set to be thrilling, with both Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern achieving the chance to play against each other once again. This marks the first time that two German teams have faced off in the final, which also occurred in 2013. Sports enthusiasts and betting enthusiasts alike will be excited to witness these matches unfold. If history repeats itself, we might witness another enthralling showdown with the two powerhouses of German soccer.
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