Newly crowned French champions, PSG travelled to Germany for their first leg encounter against Dortmund in the Champions league.
Dembele had an initial opportunity at goal, skillfully evading his marker, yet his subsequent shot missed the target by a whisker.
In the 36th minute, Fulkrug exploited the PSG high line to connect with Schlotterbeck’s long pass, as he put his finish past Donnarumma for a Dortmund lead.
Minutes before the break and Sabitzer could have made it two, but Donnarumma was well placed, going down well to save the Austrian’s volley.
In the second half, fortune eluded the French champions as Kylian Mbappe unleashed a curled effort that kissed the inside of the far post, only for Hakimi to strike the base of the post with his follow-up shot. Mbappe tried again, but his left-footed strike sailed straight into the awaiting arms of Gregor Kobel guarding the goal.
Fabian Ruiz wasted a golden opportunity for PSG as he sent his header wide after he met with a penetrating cross from Marquinhos.
Dembele and Vitinha saw their attempts at goal go high and wide respectively, as Luiz Enrique’s men couldn’t find a response to Fulkrug’s first half goal.
Next week, Dortmund will journey to PSG for the second leg tie, seeking their first final appearance since 2013.
Mbey Williams