In a thrilling showdown at the Parc des Princes, Borussia Dortmund secured their ticket to the Champions League final with a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, courtesy of Matt Hummels’ decisive 50th-minute header.

This triumph propelled Dortmund to a 2-0 aggregate win, sealing their spot in the highly anticipated final at Wembley on June 1.

Dortmund, who sit fifth in the German Bundesliga, were never expected to go so far and will be underdogs in the June 1 showpiece regardless of whether they face their old rivals Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, who meet on Wednesday.

It will be their first final since 2013 when, remarkably, the match was also played at Wembley and Jurgen Klopp’s Dortmund team lost to Bayern.

Hummels played in that final and here, 11 years later, he was the hero as Dortmund built on the advantage given to them by Niclas Fuellkrug’s goal in the first leg.

While Dortmund’s journey to the final defied expectations, PSG’s dream of European glory remained elusive once again.

Despite numerous attempts, including hitting the woodwork four times, PSG failed to breach Dortmund’s defense, ultimately succumbing to their fate. For Kylian Mbappe, this semifinal exit means a missed opportunity for a fairy-tale farewell, as he prepares to depart his hometown club after this season.

PSG’s aspirations to clinch their maiden Champions League title have yet to materialize despite significant investments under their Qatari owners.

As Dortmund revels in their triumph, PSG faces introspection on another missed opportunity on the grand European stage.

In a match where fortunes swung dramatically, Dortmund emerged victorious, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess. As the football world eagerly anticipates the final showdown, Dortmund stands poised to challenge for European glory once more, buoyed by their remarkable journey to the summit of elite football competition.