Jadon Sancho, the talented winger who was loaned out by Manchester United after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, has become the first player from the club to reach the Champions League final since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Sancho played a crucial role in Borussia Dortmund’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals, earning them a spot in the final at Wembley. The Bundesliga outfit will now await their opponents, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich set to face off in the second-leg of their semi-final.
Sancho’s performance in the first leg against PSG received widespread praise, and he was substituted off in the 67th minute with Dortmund comfortably leading the tie. With Dortmund’s place in the final secured, Sancho has achieved a milestone for Manchester United since Fergie left the club. The only other player to make it to the semi-finals while on loan from United was Javier Hernandez, who represented Real Madrid in 2015 but failed to reach the final as they were eliminated by Juventus.
Sancho’s loan move to Dortmund came about after he had a public falling out with ten Hag, which led to him being exiled from the first-team and forced to train separately. Since joining Dortmund in January, Sancho has made 18 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists. His contribution has been significant in Dortmund’s journey to the final.
To celebrate their achievement, Dortmund posted a picture of Sancho celebrating the victory on their official Instagram account, with American rapper Drake superimposed on it. In the accompanying video clip, Drake sends a message to those who doubted or underestimated them, saying, “You guys make me sick to my stomach.” Sancho responded to the post with a simple “LOL FACTS.”
Overall, Sancho’s success in reaching the Champions League final highlights his talent and impact on Dortmund’s campaign. It also serves as a reminder of the potential he holds for Manchester United, who will be eager to utilize his abilities in the future.