Jadon Sancho delivers blow to Erik ten Hag and Man Utd after Borussia Dortmund CL win

Borussia Dortmund, led by Sancho, knocked Atletico Madrid out of Champions League, dealing a blow to parent club Manchester United.

Jadon Sancho was the hero as Borussia Dortmund staged a remarkable comeback against Atletico Madrid at Signal Iduna Park, knocking the Spanish side out of the Champions League and dealing a blow to parent club Manchester United in the process. Despite going into the tie a goal down after the first leg, Dortmund showed resilience and determination to turn the tide in their favor.

The night started brightly for Dortmund as they took the lead through Julian Brandt and extended it further with a goal from Ian Maatsen. However, Atletico fought back, leveling the tie on the night with goals from Mats Hummels and Angel Correa. But Dortmund refused to be beaten, with goals from Niklas Fullkrug and Marcel Sabitzer securing a 6-4 aggregate victory and a spot in the semi-finals.

Sancho, who is on loan from United, played a crucial role in the victory, highlighting the irony of him helping to eliminate his parent club from the competition. The result also has implications for England's quest for an extra Champions League qualification spot, with Germany now pulling further ahead in the nation co-efficient rankings.

Overall, Dortmund's stunning comeback against Atletico was a testament to their resilience and quality, setting them up for a potential deep run in the Champions League this season. As for United, the defeat serves as a harsh reminder of what could have been, with their European hopes now hanging by a thread.

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