Dortmund, Leipzig progress into UEFA Champions League last 16

Berlin, December 14: Borussia Dortmund topped their UEFA Champions League group after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain, while RB Leipzig moved second with a 2-1 win over Young Boys on Wednesday. Achieved position. ,

The clash between Dortmund and PSG began with intense energy, with both teams launching aggressive play. Marco Reus made an early challenge for PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma within the first ten minutes, creating an attacking atmosphere for Dortmund.

PSG responded with promising chances, but Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved Vitinha’s effort in the 13th minute. Lee Kang-in also scored an off-target effort soon after.

PSG stepped up their attacking efforts in the 18th minute, with Niklas Sule turning Kylian Mbappe’s strike wide of the crucial goal-line, and Bradley Barcola hitting the woodwork in a close call.

Dortmund kept up the pressure, keeping PSG’s defense alert. Reus continued to threaten, testing Donnarumma once again, while Mats Hummels missed a goal late in the first half.

Starting the second half with determination, Dortmund broke the deadlock in the 51st minute. Kareem Adeyemi expertly converted Niklas Fulkrug’s well-crafted assist into the far post corner.

However, the lead was short-lived as Mbappé quickly set up Warren Zaire-Emery in the 56th minute, who fired a low shot past Cobel, giving PSG the equalizer. Despite a potential goal from Mbappe in the 76th minute, which was ruled offside, the score remained tied.

Dortmund displayed solid defense for the rest of the game, picking up a vital point on their home ground and topping Group F, followed by PSG, AC Milan, and Newcastle. In another match, Leipzig won 2–1 over Young Boys with second-half goals from Benjamin Cesco and Emil Forsberg. The win secured Leipzig the runner-up spot behind Manchester City in Group G, taking them through to the knockout stage.