Dortmund is set to revisit the venue of the 2013 Champions League final, where they faced off against German rivals Bayern Munich under the guidance of then-manager Jurgen Klopp. In that memorable encounter, Dortmund succumbed to a 2-1 defeat.

This year, Dortmund secured their place in the final with a resilient performance, winning the semi-final second leg 1-0 at the Parc des Princes. Mats Hummels, who also featured in the 2013 final, sealed their victory with a crucial header. Their aggregate scoreline of 2-0, following a similar win in the first leg, propelled them into the final.

Reflecting on their achievement, Marco Reus expressed pride in the team's efforts. Despite acknowledging the need for luck and resilience, he hailed the team's remarkable performance, emphasizing the significance of their qualification for the final.

Reus, who recently announced his departure from the club at the end of the season, described the feeling of returning to the Champions League final as "indescribable." He expressed determination to clinch the title, highlighting the importance of seizing the opportunity.

Having begun his career with Dortmund's junior system and subsequently playing for clubs like Rot-Weiss Ahlen and Borussia Moenchengladbach, Reus emphasized the significance of reaching the final, especially considering his journey in football.

A potential rematch with Bayern looms large, as Thomas Tuchel's side prepares to face Real Madrid in the other semi-final. Dortmund's path to the final was marked by resilience, with PSG posing a formidable challenge, despite Dortmund's luck in hitting the woodwork six times over the two legs.

Despite the challenges faced, Dortmund's defensive duo of Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck managed to contain PSG's star forward Kylian Mbappe effectively.

The upcoming final at Wembley on June 1 will mark Dortmund's third appearance in a Champions League final, with their previous victory coming in 1997.

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