Four key battles that could decide PSG vs Borussia Dortmund

By Tushar Bahl | Mar 10, 2020

DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain and Dan-Axel Zagadou of Borussia Dortmund battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

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DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Idrissa Gueye of Paris Saint Germain, Axel Witsel of Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund v Paris Saint Germain at the Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020 in Dortmund Germany (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

Axel Witsel vs Idrissa Gueye

With influential midfielder Marco Verratti suspended for the second leg, the task of dictating the game and doing all the dirty work for PSG will fall to Idrissa Gueye. The summer signing has been a regular starter for Thomas Tuchel’s team this season, and his performance in the heart of the midfield will be crucial on Wednesday.

Emre Can’s arrival has freed Axel Witsel, allowing him to venture forward and contribute to the attacking play and spray penetrative passes more often. Both Can and Witsel are quality defensive midfielders, and if they play like they did in the first leg, Dortmund’s chances of progressing will certainly increase.

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PSG are set to enjoy the majority of the ball, and Dortmund will target counter attacks to hurt them. So Gueye’s ability to break up play and prevent the ball from reaching the likes of Sancho and Haaland will definitely be crucial.

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