Warren Zaire-Emery's second-half equaliser ensured Kylian Mbappe and his Paris Saint-Germain teammates will play in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 in February 2024 courtesy of a 1-1 draw at Group F winners Borussia Dortmund.
After a breathless first half when Niklas Sule produced a brilliant clearance to keep Mbappe's finish off the line, Karim Adeyemi slotted in to give BVB the lead from Niclas Fullkrug's pass after PSG lost possession in a dangerous area.
Mbappe's menacing run down the left was instrumental in Zaire-Emery's leveller five minutes later, the academy product finding space inside the box to fire in a crucial finish as Newcastle United spurned the chance to seize second place with a 2-1 home defeat to AC Milan.
Bradley Barcola curled a shot against a post before the break but Dortmund had more of the accurate efforts during a first period containing 15 attempts at goal, Marco Reus forcing PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma into the first of a succession of saves.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSG result
| Score | Goal scorers | |
| BVB | 1 | Karim Adeyemi (51') |
| PSG | 1 | Warren Zaire-Emery (56') |
Marius Wolf drilled a shot wide from inside the PSG penalty area in space, and Mbappe's left knee was adjudged to have been offside after he hammered a low shot into the far corner of the excellent Gregor Kobel's net with 15 minutes remaining.
Dortmund and PSG will discover who they will play in the knockout stage when the draw for the Round of 16 is made on December 18.
The German and French giants will be joined in the draw by Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, Inter Milan, Lazio, RB Leipzig, Manchester City, Napoli, PSV, Porto, Real Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Elsewhere in the group, the Rossoneri's comeback victory meant they claimed a UEFA Europa League knockout-round playoff spot, consigning Newcastle to elimination from Europe.
Dortmund and Paris look to Champions League knockout stage
Fifth in the Bundesliga and out of German cup competition the DFB-Pokal, the Champions League is arguably Dortmund's greatest focus of a season in which they have not always domestically matched their performances in the most prestigious competition in Europe.
After losing to PSG on Matchday 1, Edin Terzic's side went on a hugely impressive run that started with a goalless draw against Milan and proceeded to successive wins over Newcastle and a 3-1 victory at the Italian club, leaving them with one of the best defensive records of any group-stage team.
"You can't play against a team like Paris without the opponent getting chances," Terzic said after an absorbing, end-to-end match in which both teams squandered excellent chances, with the first half alone carrying enough of them to have produced several goals.
"We worked hard to win this group. Now we have to continue to play consistently well in the next round."
Their status as group winners means Dortmund will be seeded alongside many of the most feared teams remaining in the Champions League, ensuring they will steer clear of an immediate match against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Should they play as they did against PSG, few of their potential opponents in the next round will be obvious favourites to beat them.
"This game today was very important for us, even though we had already qualified for the next round," said midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. "We did very well, even if Paris had some good counterattacking chances.
"They have very high quality and that's why it's almost impossible to stop them. In the end, we finished first in this incredibly tough group. Now we have to go one better in the next round."
Zaire-Emery beats France stars to Champions League record
Zaire-Emery became the youngest French scorer in the history of the Champions League to continue a sensational year for the 17-year-old.
It may have been a 14-0 win at home to Gibraltar, but the midfielder scored on his France debut in November and is on the crest of a wave after scoring a vital goal for his club.
His feat of youth with that strike has edged him ahead of the French Champions League age record previously held by Karim Benzema and Mbappe.
"I pushed on and the ball finally came to me," he told Canal+ of his goal, when the Dortmund defence parted in front of him, split by its attempts to prevent Mbappe's run.
"I tried to do my best. I try to get as high up the pitch as possible, all while making defensive contributions. I was fortunate that the ball fell to me and I'm happy to have scored."
Only three of the 16 teams in the knockout stage have conceded more than PSG in this season's Champions League, and Zaire-Emery was understandably keen to focus on their attacking qualities.
"Our aim is to score as many goals as possible but the most important thing is to create chances and that's exactly what we're doing," he said.
"We will work on our efficiency in front of goal and try to perform as well as possible in both the Champions League and Ligue 1."
The Sporting News followed the match live and providing updates and highlights below.
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Starting lineups:
Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel (GK) – Wolf, Sule, Hummels, Bensebaini – Brandt, Salih Ozcan, Reus – Adeyemi, Fullkrug, Bynoe-Gittens.
PSG (4-2-2-2): Donnarumma (GK) – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Vitinha – Kang-in Lee, Barcola – Kolo Muani, Mbappe
Dortmund vs PSG live updates, highlights, commentary
Fulltime: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
A thoroughly entertaining game full of attacking intent ends with PSG edging through to the round of 16 despite finishing level on points with third-placed Milan!
The French giants will be playing UEFA Champions League round of 16 football in 2024!
89 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Kylian Mbappe is in discussions with his team-mates. It appears that PSG aren't quite sure of the permutations in the group. Exquisite drama here.
86 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Milan have taken the lead at Newcastle! PSG are heading through in second, as it stands.
82 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Bradley Barcola is replaced by Marco Asensio for PSG.
79 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Replays show Kylian Mbappe's left knee was offside for that goal which was ruled offside. The margins of victory.
76 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Kylian Mbappe didn't celebrate that goal, fearing he was offside. A VAR check confirms he was. High drama!
75 mins: GOAL – Dortmund 1-2 PSG (Kylian Mbappe)
Are PSG going to go from the Europa League to winning this group? Mbappe surges free inside the penalty area on the right and fires into the far corner!
72 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Kylian Mbappe hooks a shot wide from a difficult angle at the near post following a cross from the right. Surely he'll have more chances to come.
69 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Nico Schlotterbeck and Marcel Sabitzer are on for Dortmund, while Manuel Ugarte has been introduced for PSG.
66 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Ramy Bensebaini rescues Dortmund with an excellent header after a slick PSG move threatens another goal. An offside flag appears to be up, though.
63 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
As things stand, it's as you were at kickoff because Milan have equalised at Newcastle. That means PSG are going through with Dortmund.
62 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Substitute Donyell Malen fires in a shot from the right for Dortmund. Gianluigi Donnarumma is equal to it, turning the fierce effort behind.
59 mins: Dortmund 1-1 PSG
Kylian Mbappe takes a swing at the ball in a dangerous position but can't apply a clean contact.
56 mins: GOAL – Dortmund 1-1 PSG (Warren Zaire-Emery)
Paris have the quick response they wanted! Kylian Mbappe charges down the left, befuddles at least two Dortmund players and cuts a pass back into the penalty area.
The ball eventually finds its way to Warren Zaire-Emery on the edge of the box, who has plenty of time to fire a strike into the far corner of the net.
54 mins: Dortmund 1-0 PSG
With Newcastle still leading Milan, PSG need to score twice to stay in the competition, as it stands.
53 mins: Dortmund 1-0 PSG
Paris lost the ball just outside the penalty area on their left for that goal. Dortmund seized on the opportunity excellently, finding Niclas Fullkrug in front of goal, who cut a pass back to Karim Adeyemi to slot in!
52 mins: GOAL – Dortmund 1-0 PSG (Karim Adeyemi)
PSG's troubles deepen!
49 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
First chance of the half for PSG. Kylian Mbappe works the ball well in a dangerous area on the left, contained by some fine Dortmund defending.
The ball drops for Lee Kang-in in a central position on the edge of the penalty area, and Gregor Kobel holds his low drive.
47 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
No let-up in these teams' willingness to shoot. Julian Brandt unleashes a fierce drive from a considerable distance out on the right. Gianluigi Donnarumma palms the effort away.
46 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Kylian Mbappe clasps his hands to his lips as the teams re-emerge. What a second half this promises to be.
Halftime: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Fifteen shots apiece, with three of the five on target for Borussia Dortmund, but a breathless first half comes to a close goalless.
Bradley Barcola's shot that hit a post and Niklas Sule's block to stop Kylian Mbappe's shot from going in were the stand-out moments. As it is, Paris are on course to finish third.
45 mins +2: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Tremendous chance for Mats Hummels! The Dortmund man has a free header in front of goal but sends it wide.
43 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Kolo Muani's finish from a useful position lacks a little conviction, and Gregor Kobel saves. We're closing in, somehow, on a goalless first half.
40 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Vitinha concedes a freekick in a useful area. Julian Brandt swings the delivery in to no avail.
37 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
The flow of chances, inevitably, has slowed slightly. By the way, we're providing live coverage of that Newcastle vs Milan game tonight – follow along here.
35 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Newcastle have taken the lead with a stunning Joelinton strike at home to Milan, which means PSG are on course for the UEFA Europa League.
32 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Karim Adeyemi fluffs his lines after Gianluigi Donnarumma cannot hold a Salih Ozcan shot, sending the rebound over the target from close range.
29 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
That Dortmund run of not concededing in their last four home matches in this competition has come perilously close to ending here. It's been a thriller.
26 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Marco Reus charges towards goal and thumps in a shot. Gianluigi Donnarumma is equal to it. Alert save!
23 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
The procession of excellent chances continues. This time Kolo Muani breaks free inside the penalty area on the left and pokes a finish past Gregor Kubel – and just wide of the far post.
There have been enough opportunities for this game to have contained five goals already.
20 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Bradley Barcola hits the woodwork! The attacker curls a shot towards goal from the left, seeing it beat Gianluigi Donnarumma but not the far post!
17 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Off the line! Kylian Mbappe breaks free, surges past Gregor Kobel and sends a shot down into the turf and, it seems, into the net.
Just in time, Niklas Sule athletically intervenes to clear!
16 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Now PSG should score! A cross from the right finds Lee Kang-in in front of goal, only for the recipient to touch his finish wide!
14 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Dortmund should be ahead! Marius Wolf has a clear sight of goal from inside the penalty area in space, arrowing a powerful low shot wide.
13 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Decent effort from Paris now, Vitinha thundering in a shot from distance. The strike skips up awkwardly on the turf, and Gregor Kobel does well to tip it away.
12 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Marco Reus sends in a first-time volley after some slick play from Dortmund. Gianluigi Donnarumma is equal to it, parrying the effort away at his right-hand post.
9 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
"Paris are not pushing a player in to try to stop Dortmund from playing the ball out," says Glenn Hoddle on BT Sport. "They're playing out very easily."
6 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
This is turning into something of a tactical contest in the middle of the park. Dortmund attempt to send a long ball beyond Theo Hernandez, who rescues the situation with a slide tackle.
3 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
Julian Brandt swings a freekick into the penalty area from a promising spot on the right. The delivery evades everyone and drops behind.
1 mins: Dortmund 0-0 PSG
End-to-end stuff in the first minute or so: PSG attack near the corner flag on the left, then Dortmund attempt to go forward at the opposite end.
20 mins to kickoff: A defeat or draw for Paris would see them without a win in three successive UEFA Champions League group stage matches for the first time since the 2004/05 season. Not a feat they want to match.
40 mins to kickoff: Paris have not failed to score in their last 49 UEFA Champions League group stage matches, last drawing a blank in a 1-0 defeat at Real Madrid in November 2015. Not a bad record.
1 hour to kickoff: Team news! Here are the starting lineups...
Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel (GK) – Wolf, Sule, Hummels, Bensebaini – Brandt, Salih Ozcan, Reus – Adeyemi, Fullkrug, Bynoe-Gittens.
PSG (4-2-2-2): Donnarumma (GK) – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Vitinha – Kang-in Lee, Barcola – Kolo Muani, Mbappe
1 hour 20 mins to kickoff: Despite Mbappe's formidable record, the good news for Dortmund fans is that their team hasn't conceded a goal in their last four home matches in the competition.
One more clean sheet will guarantee them top spot in the group.
1 hour 40 mins to kickoff: Kylian Mbappe has scored 13 goals in as many UEFA Champions League group stage appearances. More tonight?
2 hours to kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of today's UEFA Champions League group-stage finale between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.
While the hosts are already through to the knockout stage and are guaranteed to win the group if they avoid defeat, the picture is rather more complicated for the Ligue 1 giants, who could finish anywhere between top and third, depending on how they fare and what happens in Newcastle United's game at home to AC Milan.
We'll have build-up, lineups and minute-by-minute coverage coming up.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSG lineups
Despite already booking their place in the Round of 16, Edin Terzic wanted to sign off the group stages with a strong performance, but he was missing some key names since Dortmund's 3-1 win in Milan last month.
Julian Ryerson, Sebastien Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko were all out, but exciting England U21 international Jamie Bynoe-Gittens started.
Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel (GK) – Wolf, Sule, Hummels, Bensebaini – Brandt, Salih Ozcan, Reus – Adeyemi, Fullkrug, Bynoe-Gittens.
Enrique's main injury concern was the absence of Fabian Ruiz due to a shoulder injury. However, Goncalo Ramos and Ousmane Dembele were ready to return after being rested for the weekend Ligue 1 win over Nantes, alongside talisman Kylian Mbappe.
PSG (4-2-2-2): Donnarumma (GK) – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Vitinha – Kang-in Lee, Barcola – Kolo Muani, Mbappe
Borussia Dortmund vs PSG live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | TUDN USA | Fubo, Paramount+, ViX, Univision NOW |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | TNT Sports 3 | discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| India | — | Sony LIV, JioTV |
USA: This game is available via Paramount+ with additional streaming options on Fubo. Spanish language coverage is provided by ViX and Univision NOW.
Canada: Every Champions League game this season is live streaming exclusively via DAZN in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every Champions League match live and on demand on Stan Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via TNT Sports with streaming options on discovery+.
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