Even if PSG were to only win one of the two and remain more of a domestic force than a European one, there is little disputing that it feels as if the French capital club are on their way to becoming more legitimate than in previous years.

Niclas Fuellkrug gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday as the journeyman striker outshone superstar Kylian Mbappe on the night.

Luis Enrique has managed to rebuild his reputation quickly in his first season at Paris Saint-Germain. With the French league title already in the bag, PSG now has a chance to win a historic treble of trophies — which would firmly re-establish Enrique as one of the top coaches in Europe after his image was tarnished by an unsuccessful spell with Spain.

Paris St Germain and Borussia Dortmund served up plenty of entertainment in the Champions League quarter-finals, and their meeting in the semis promises more of the same, PSG manager Luis Enrique said on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid have been ordered to partially close their south stand for two matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Athletic Bilbao player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse in Saturday's LaLiga game.

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique believes the timing is perfect for their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund. Enrique’s side have travelled to Germany for Wednesday’s first leg having been crowned as French champions at the weekend,