Niklas Sule’s superb last-ditch goal line clearance denies Kylian Mbappe a goal after the winger produces stunning solo run to go through on an open goal during PSG’s Champions League clash against Dortmund
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Niklas Sule made a stunning goal-line clearance to deny Kylian Mbappe a goal after the Paris Saint-Germain striker shot on target during the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side finished top of Group F, three points behind them.
A win would have seen PSG qualify for the knockout stages of the competition and their World Cup-winning star could have given them a goal if not for Sule’s heroics.
It was a wonderful move from the far side as Lucas Hernandez played a stunning long pass to Mbappe.
Sule initially appeared to have missed Mbappe with a long pass, with the 24-year-old picking up the ball, turning and heading towards the penalty area.
Niklas Sule’s stunning clearance from the goal line prevents Kylian Mbappe from scoring
It came after Mbappe received a long pass from the PSG defence, broke away from Sule and then rounded Gregor Kobel to fire into the open goal.
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel came out of the gate to meet the Frenchman, but Mbappe knocked the ball to his left, went past the goalkeeper and ended up in front of the open goal.
He sent a low left-footed shot towards goal but Sule, back some 25 yards, slipped inside and stopped the shot with an impressive late effort.
It was a sensational defensive display as the Germany international crashed into the back of the net before standing up to receive a hug from teammate Mats Hummels.
Had PSG scored, it could have been crucial to their play-off hopes as Newcastle beat Milan 1-0 to move level on points with the Parisians and move into second place in qualifying. gate. difference.
It was a sensational block by the Dortmund star, who moved 25 yards out to stop Mbappe’s shot.
While Borussia Dortmund sit top of Group F and look set to progress to the knockout stages, PSG need a win to secure qualification.
Luis Enrique’s side questioned Dortmund from the start, having nine shots on target during the match, with Bradley Barcola going close and hitting the post in the opening 20 minutes of the match.
Randall Kolo Muani also had a great chance to score in the first half after being played by Mbappe, but the Frenchman was unable to hit the target, going one on one with the goalkeeper.
Matts Hummels also went close before the break, heading just over goal from close range.
PSG struck a huge blow after the break as Karim Adeyemi’s goal gave the hosts a 1-0 lead.
But the visitors soon struck back: Warren Zaire-Emery fired into the bottom left corner to make it 1-1.