Jadon Sancho Shines As Dortmund Win For First Time Since November

Jadon Sancho made an impressive cameo as Borussia Dortmund ended a six-game winless streak by beating Darmstadt on Saturday.

Dortmund had not won a match since November before goals from Julian Brandt, Marco Reus and Youssoufa Moukoko delivered a dominant 3-0 away victory over the Bundesliga's bottom team.

Two of those goals came after Sancho was substituted on for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens in the 55th minute.

Highlights: Darmstadt 0-3 Borussia Dortmund

This was Sancho's first appearance for Dortmund since he left the club to join Manchester United in July 2021.

He had previously scored 50 goals in 137 matches for the German side.

Sancho returned to Dortmund on loan on Thursday, having been frozen out of United's first-team following a row with manager Erik ten Hag.

Saturday's game came 140 days after Sancho's most recent outing for United.

But he looked sharp despite his lack of match practice. Sancho produced an assist in the 77th minute when he raced onto a Donyell Malen pass before putting the ball on a plate for Reus.

Sancho's previous Bundesliga assist had also been for Reus, back in 2021.

Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, Sancho said: "I feel like it was just meant to be - me coming back and seeing Marco again. He's a great friend of mine and I appreciate him. I was happy to set up his goal today."

Jadon Sancho pictured (left) in action for Borussia Dortmund during a 3-0 win over Darmstadt on Saturday

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Asked about his personal goals for the Bundesliga this season, Sancho replied: "Just to be happy again. Just to be back on the pitch and just try to help the team, get them back in the three and obviously qualify for the Champions League for next year.

"I've got personal goals that I'm not going to say now but I just want to help the team."

Sancho had 28 touches against Darmstadt, He completed two dribbles, 19 passes and created two chances.