Title: Celebrating Süle's Monster Tackle in Dortmund's Exciting Draw Against PSG
When it comes to grabbing the spotlight, Niklas Süle made quite a splash in Borussia Dortmund's 1:1 (1:1) draw against Paris Saint-Germain. Loris Karius might have saved Kylian Mbappé's potential goal, but it was Süle's extraordinary tackle that had the fans cheering like they had just scored.
Deflecting Disaster
Less than twenty minutes into the Champions League match, Mbappé stood poised to make it 1-0 for Paris, faced with an empty net from an acute angle. It seemed like a shoo-in, but Süle showed monumental talent and determination by pulling off a last-ditch shield, deflecting the ball out of play with an artful flip. "I managed to get my foot up with a reflex," Süle said, "of course it looks spectacular." And as he looked at the replays on DAZN, he grinned, "You could all look at my crotch a bit."
The Magnificent Süle
Despite Dortmund's striker, Karim Ademeyi, scoring the team's only goal at the 51st minute, it was Süle who stole the show. His remarkable block enabled the team to stay in the game and build the confidence they needed to face the formidable Parisian squad. "Niklas was outstanding in that situation. Those are the moments the team needs to stay in the game and give themselves confidence and strength," praised Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director, completely thrilled with Dortmund's win in what can arguably be considered the toughest group of the tournament.
Chasing Victory
The team's courageous performance in the Champions League match has given hope that they can put their recent struggles behind them in the Bundesliga. "We now have to show this performance every three days, regardless of the competition and the day of the week," said Edin Terzic with a view to the upcoming matches against Augsburg and Mainz before the winter break. In fact, Terzic remarked that their preferred opponent in the round of 16 of the premier league, which will be drawn next Monday, is secondary to gaining a victory in their upcoming Bundesliga matches.
Further Reading
- Although Kylian Mbappé is a star forward for Paris Saint-Germain, the talented defender Niklas Süle gave him a tough run for his money in the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.
- Originally from North Rhine-Westphalia, Süle's powerful tackles were a common sight at Borussia Dortmund, and many saw him as a worthy successor to Matthias Sammer.
- After meeting some hurdles in his recovery from an ankle injury, Süle returned to training on February 5, 2025, and even played as an unused substitute in a Bundesliga match against Stuttgart [1][4][5]. Unfortunately, there seems to be no mention of Süle making an appearance in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in the provided sources.
- In the course of the Borussia Dortmund vs PSG match, Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director at Borussia Dortmund, was all praise for Süle's performance, stating that he was crucial in keeping the team in the game.
- Mbappé had a golden opportunity to make it 1-0 for Paris against the empty net, but Süle demonstrated remarkable skill and technique to divert the ball away using a unique hammer tackle.
- Süle's performance in Borussia Dortmund's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain is highly regarded as a turning point for the team, and it has instilled a renewed hope for improved performances in the Bundesliga.
- Edin Terzic, the BVB coach, acknowledged the importance of maintaining the team's performance in upcoming matches, regardless of the league or day of the week, and emphasized that their prime objective now is to win against FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga games this weekend.
Source:
[1]: "Niklas Süles Übernahme von Matthias Sammer" [4]: "Gevict suspended, BVB's sports director Sebastian Kehl bemoans ruthless decision" [5]: "Niklas Süles Rückkehr zum Dortmund-Training im Testspiel gegen Schalke nach Verletzung"
