Jadon Sancho scored for the second game in a row and produced a Man of the Match performance to send Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Manchester United loanee netted for the first time since rejoining Dortmund on loan during Saturday’s 2-1 win away to Werder Bremen, admitting after breaking his duck that he’d “disappointed” people with his performances since returning to Germany. Sancho didn’t waste any time to follow up on his productive weekend, taking just three minutes to rifle a shot past PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Walter Benitez.
That put the hosts 2-1 up on aggregate, having played out a draw in Eindhoven three weeks ago. Sancho, 23, continued to torment PSV throughout the second leg and gave visiting right-back Jordan Teze a torrid time.
In the second half, the 23-time England international picked up a knock and subbed off by Dortmund boss Edin Terzic in place of Marco Reus. BVB’s club legend almost made an instant impact, as with his first touch he played in striker Niclas Fullkrug to score, only for VAR to deem it offside. 34-year-old Reus later took matters into his own hands, scoring in the 96th minute to seal the win.
Football fans have marvelled over Jadon Sancho’s Champions League performance.
‘This is the Jadon Sancho we all know,’ said one excited supporter on X after his opening goal.
Another similar comment stated: ‘Jadon Sancho doing his thing on a UCL night? Oh but I was told…’
Moreover, Dortmund, who previously sanctioned Sancho’s move to Old Trafford 3 years ago now wants to seal his permanent return. However, the German giants are concerned about the price United is likely to quote.
In response to their pursuit, another supporter posted online after Wednesday’s game: ‘That’ll be an extra £10M to Sancho’s price tag.’
Another fan hailed the England star’s return to Dortmund, rejoicing: ‘Jadon Sancho still is the same old baller and this is his family.’
Sancho’s existing contract in Manchester expires in 2026 and the winger is keen to leave the club after a career-worst spell that has also coincided with him falling out of the England set-up.