Johan Bakayoko’s Champions League journey comes to an end as PSV fail to defeat Dortmund and crash out of the competition

The Champions League is over for Johan Bakayoko: PSV forgets to finish against Dortmund and is eliminated

PSV Eindhoven was unable to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Eindhoven team, with the Red Devil in the starting line-up, forgot to score in the second half and thus eliminated a weak Dortmund. An early goal from Jadon Sancho and a late goal from Marco Reus ultimately proved enough for qualification.

Dortmund's players were furious last week when PSV managed to score a 1-1 draw after a questionable penalty, allowing them to start the second leg with a clean slate. Frustrations that were clearly not yet digested. Dortmund presented itself at home as the aggressive team that grabs teams by the throat. And they knew that at PSV.

After just six minutes, the Eindhoven team, where Red Devil Johan Bakayoko started in the starting line-up, faced a horror scenario. Dortmund got off to a scorching start and fell behind PSV after just six minutes. Winter transfer Jadon Sancho received the ball after poor clearance on the edge of the sixteen and, as usual, scored it through the post: 1-0.

It was the beginning of a rush of attacks that saw Bakayoko attached to co. gasped. But fortunately for the people of Eindhoven, Füllkrug and Malen's sights were not on focus. When Dortmund took their foot off the accelerator after half an hour of play, PSV was finally able to break out. But it was not possible to embarrass the German defense.

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Time to intervene, Peter Bosz must have thought. The Dutch coach was still in charge of Dortmund a few years ago, but it was not a real success. However, Bosz did not want to be slaughtered and had made this clear to his men during the break. The Eindhoven team entered the field with renewed courage. A flashy Bakayoko immediately showed himself and immediately offered Luuk de Jong a chance with a clever ball. Although without success, the striker's header was too weak to outwit goalkeeper Kobel.

As strong as Dortmund was in the first half, they were so weak in the second half. The German's tank seemed empty after a half full of fire and intensity. PSV smelled blood and went all out for the equalizer. Hirving Lozano's contribution also paid off, or almost. The Mexican saw his chance and delivered a scorching blow. Kobel was beaten, but was still saved by the post. Bakayoko also tested the Swiss several times, without success.

The Champions League is over for Johan Bakayoko: PSV forgets to finish against Dortmund and is eliminated

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PSV knew it had to score to win extra time. But that just didn't work today. Luuk de Jong was given a free opportunity three times to head the ball against the ropes, one of his specialties, but the striker failed each time. The Eindhoven pressure increased, but they still had to pay attention. After a rare counter-prick from the Germans, it was suddenly a hit. Substitute Reus placed a free kick behind the Eindhoven defense, where Füllkrug did not hesitate for a second and scored the 2-0. However, referee Orsato had seen offside and disallowed the goal.

Time was running out for PSV. Johan Bakayoko and co. are still planning a final offensive. But the Eindhoven team did not get further than a shot from De Jong and a harmless free kick. In the end it even got the lid on the nose. Marco Reus persevered well and shattered the Eindhoven dream. Dortmund therefore qualifies for the quarter-finals of the champions ball. At PSV they will have to focus on the Dutch title fight.

The Champions League is over for Johan Bakayoko: PSV forgets to finish against Dortmund and is eliminated

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