Jadon Sancho shines bright in Borussia Dortmund victory over Bayern Munich

Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson etched their names on the score sheet on Saturday, delivering Dortmund's first Der Klassiker triumph since 2019, leaving Bayern striker Harry Kane with a night to forget.

Jadon Sancho, currently on loan from Manchester United, couldn't contain his elation, taking to Instagram to commend his teammates, describing their display as a "Strong team performance!"

The England international showcased his prowess on the pitch, contributing significantly during his 84-minute spell, with 41 touches, including a vital key pass.

The defeat leaves Bayern a daunting 13 points adrift of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, while Dortmund ascend to fourth place in the table with seven matches remaining.

Despite Bayern's momentum before the international break, Thomas Tuchel's side seemed lacklustre and bereft of confidence against Dortmund.

Tuchel admitted to ESPN post-match that his team lacked intensity and urgency, voicing his disappointment: "We lacked intensity, we lacked urgency, we lacked commitment, we lacked hunger."

Reflecting on Sancho's resurgence, his former youth coach, Sayce Holmes-Lewis, highlighted the player's renewed passion for the game upon returning to the Bundesliga. Comparing his current form to his stint at Old Trafford, Holmes-Lewis emphasized Sancho's freedom and joy on the pitch, attributing it to the supportive environment at Dortmund.

"We saw what he did during his time at Dortmund, his first stint, and now you see him returning to Dortmund and just having a feel for the game again. [He is] being supported in a way that maybe he isn't being supported at Man United.

"But you're seeing now how he's expressing himself on the pitch and he's playing the game like he loves the game again."

Dortmund will next grace the Bundesliga stage against VfB Stuttgart on 6 April at Signal Iduna Park, aiming to carry forward the momentum from their stellar performance in Der Klassiker.

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