Jadon Sancho struck early, and Marco Reus sealed the deal late, propelling Borussia Dortmund to a 2-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their last 16 tie on Wednesday, securing a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Sancho’s third-minute goal set the tone, while Reus’ strike in the fifth minute of stoppage time sealed Dortmund’s 3-1 aggregate victory following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Eindhoven.
Dortmund, seeking to replicate their 2013 final appearance, advances to the quarterfinals for the first time in three years, eagerly anticipating the draw for their next opponent.
Despite Dortmund’s dominant start, coach Edin Terzić lamented a lackluster second half after what he described as “the best 30 minutes of the season.”
Sancho capitalized on a precise pass from Julian Brandt to notch his second goal in as many games, showcasing Dortmund’s early intensity. The home side missed several opportunities to extend their lead, with Füllkrug and Malen squandering clear chances.
PSV rallied after the break, with Lozano and Bakayoko posing threats, but Dortmund’s defense held firm. Reus, subbed on for the injured Sancho, had a goal disallowed before ultimately securing Dortmund’s passage to the quarterfinals with a late strike.
Despite a spirited second-half performance, PSV’s de Jong rued missed opportunities, acknowledging Dortmund’s dominance.
In the day’s other Champions League fixture, Atlético Madrid prevailed over Inter Milan on penalties. The quarterfinal draw will feature Atlético, Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Barcelona.
