UCL: Jadon Sancho Sets Outrageous Stat After Masterclass vs PSG

• Jadon Sancho appears to be back to his best at Borussia Dortmund
• The winger set a unique record on Wednesday in the Champions League
• Dortmund claimed a crucial 1-0 win over PSG in the semi-final first-leg

Jadon Sancho is him.

The on-loan winger is back at the peak of his powers at Borussia Dortmund, and this was evident from his masterful performance against Paris Saint Germain on Wednesday, May 1.

Dortmund boss Edin Terzic trusted Sancho with a start against the Ligue 1 champions, and he rewarded that trust with an electric first-half show.

In the first 30 minutes alone, the 24-year-old completed seven dribbles, the most any player has completed in the Champions League this season.

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These numbers are remarkable, especially because Sancho has not achieved close to seven dribbles in the 58 appearances he has made for his parent club, Manchester United.

Sancho’s first-half display helped Dortmund tick, as the German giants eventually took the lead through Niclas Fullkrug’s brilliant left-foot finish.

While Sancho was less electric in the second half, he did manage a total of 11 successful dribbles against PSG, according to Fabrizio Romano. He is the first player to achieve this feat in a Champions League semi-final in the last eight seasons.

According to @Eurofoot, this was not the only impressive stat Sancho achieved against PSG.

He also won 13 duels against the Parisians, while his pass accuracy stood at an impressive 88%.

Lastly, the winger created three chances, the most in the match on Wednesday.

Jadon Sancho’s Borussia Dortmund stats

Since joining Dortmund on loan from Manchester United, Sancho has integrated seamlessly with his former club.

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He has made 16 appearances across all competitions as of May 1, scoring three goals.

It remains to be seen whether he has a future at Manchester United, although reports claim the club is ready to cash in on the winger to raise funds for summer signings.

Dortmund beat PSG

Regarding the game, Luis Enrique’s side came in rejuvenated after the break as they aggressively sought a leveller.

The French giants were unlucky in hitting the post twice in one minute through Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi in the 50th minute.

Despite a string of attacks in the second half, PSG could not convert the ball, and Dortmund edged the first leg 1-0.

Sancho’s Man United lifeline

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United career lifeline, after the club appointed Jason Wilcox as the club’s new technical director.

Wilcox has previously worked with the winger at Manchester City and is said to be a massive fan of Sancho’s talent.