Jadon Sancho rolled back the years with a dazzling performance as Borussia Dortmund secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash.
Sancho, who returned to Dortmund on loan in January after a challenging stint at Manchester United, looked revitalized on the wing. He tormented the PSG defense throughout the night, completing a staggering 12 dribbles – the most by a player in a Champions League semi-final since Lionel Messi in 2008.
While Niclas Füllkrug’s first-half strike proved to be the winner, it was Sancho’s playmaking and creativity that stole the show. He was a constant thorn in the Parisians’ side, setting up scoring opportunities and weaving past defenders with ease.

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“Can’t get over how STUPENDOUS Jadon was tonight,” exclaimed Borussia Dortmund on their social media.
Despite Dortmund’s dominance, PSG remained a threat. Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi both came agonizingly close to equalizing, only to be denied by the woodwork.
The win gives Dortmund a slender advantage going into the second leg at the Parc des Princes next week. However, with a potent attack at their disposal, PSG will be confident of turning the tie around on home soil.
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