Champions League: Borussia Dortmund Player Ratings
Borussia Dortmund won the first leg of their Champions League semifinal to Paris Saint Germain, 1-0. Below are the ratings for their players;
Gregor Kobel-Goalie: 8: Solid all around. Answered the call when he had to make saves. His save in the 72nd minute was especially important.
Nico Schlotterbeck-Full Back: 9: An absolutely gorgeous pass to Niclas Fullkrug for Dortmund’s opening goal.
Mats Hummels-Full Back: 8: Was imperious and made the necessary challenges when he had to, and able to aptly play out of the back.
Ian Maatsen-Left Back: 8.5: An excellent attacking threat down the wing. Left PSG’s Achraf Hakimi for dead on a couple occasions. Helped clear the ball from the line off a save from Kobel in the 72nd minute.
Julian Ryerson-Right Back: 8: Solid performance through and through.
Emre Can-Left Midfield: 8: Did a serviceable job and was a stabilizing force in the middle of the park.
Marcel Sabitzer-Right Midfield: 8.5: Was excellent with and without the ball all match.
Karim Adeyami-Left Wing: 8: Provided a good attacking threat.
Julian Brandt-Center Attacking Midfield: 8: Did an excellent job of helping Dortmund keep the ball in the midfield.
Jadon Sancho-Right Wing: 8.5: Dangerous on the attack. Provided a ball on a silver platter that Niclas Fullkrug should have put away.
Niclas Fullkrug: 8: A world class control and take down of a ball from Schlotterbeck and excellent finish with his left foot for Dortmund’s opening goal. Missed a sitter from Jadon Sancho, which would have put Dortmund 2-0 up. Missed an open header in the 66th minute as well.
Substitutes:
Marco Reus: NR: Came on in the 83rd minute for Karim Adeyami.
Felix Nmecha and Marius Wolf: NR: Both came on in the 87th minute.
Youssoufa Moukoko: NR: Came on in the 1st minute of added time.
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