Facts
13 home wins in 17 games
Borussia Dortmund narrowly but deservedly beat Paris St. Germain in the first leg. BVB, who had 12 shots to PSG's nine, won the match 2-1 to ensure that their impressive unbeaten home run continues.
A powerhouse at home: The result means the Black & Yellows are now unbeaten in their 17 home games across all competitions this season (13 wins, 51-15 goal difference). Their four home games in the UEFA Champions League have produced three wins and one draw (0-0 against Barcelona).
Intense encounter: Over 1,000 passes were played. Both BVB and PSG recorded an 89% pass completion rate.
Goal-getter: Erling Haaland scored his ninth and 10th goals in the UEFA Champions League this season – he had previously netted eight for Salzburg – to move level with Robert Lewandowski at the top of the goalscoring charts. Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur is in third place with six goals.
First winner: The third meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Paris St. Germain produced a winner for the first time.
Position defended: Borussia Dortmund denied Paris St. Germain the chance to leapfrog them into 12th position in the all-time UEFA Champions League table. PSG have 192 points, while Dortmund now have 196. (br)