Borussia Dortmund Stun Paris Saint-Germain with 1-0 Win

Fullkrug's Goal Lights Up Signal Iduna Park

Dortmund Advance in Champions League

Niclas Füllkrug's clinical strike in the first half proved decisive as Borussia Dortmund secured a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. The German striker capitalized on a defensive lapse in the Paris Saint-Germain defense to fire home from close range, sending the Signal Iduna Park crowd into raptures.

Despite dominating possession, Paris Saint-Germain struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resilient Dortmund defense. The hosts were content to sit deep and absorb pressure, relying on swift counterattacks to threaten the Paris Saint-Germain goal. As the clock ticked down, Paris Saint-Germain pushed for an equalizer, but Dortmund held firm to claim a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Paris.

The victory marks a significant upset for Dortmund, who were considered underdogs heading into the match. The German side will be confident of completing the job in the return leg and securing their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.