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Dortmund (dpa) - Four pack against Hertha BSC, double pack against FC Brugge - Erling Haaland is increasingly becoming a guarantor of success for Borussia Dortmund.
Just three days after his gala in Berlin, the Norwegian also maintained his reputation as a goal machine in the 3-0 (2-0) win over the Belgians in the Champions League.
With 16 goals after only 12 games in the premier class, he set a historic record that even superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could only dream of.
«Erling is a fantastic player.
He works every day on and off the pitch, ”enthused his storm partner Jadon Sancho, who was congenial that evening.
The two exceptional talents from Dortmund Haaland (18th / 60th minute) and Sancho (45th) gave Borussia a brilliant starting position thanks to their goals.
With the third series win in the preliminary round, the Favre team consolidated their lead in the table and now only needs one point from the two outstanding group matches against Lazio Rome and in St. Petersburg to make it into the knockout round.
"We took a big step forward today," said BVB licensed player boss Sebastian Kehl at DAZN.
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The fact that Haaland also scored the 200th goal for Dortmund in the Champions League with his 1-0 and is now the club's most successful scorer in this competition with eight goals fits in with the ongoing success story of the 20-year-old attacker, who was committed last winter.
He surpassed club legends like Stéphane Chapuisat, Andreas Möller and Lars Ricken - and that after only six games.
In addition to Haaland, Sancho also made positive headlines this time.
After increasing criticism of his mediocre performance in recent weeks, the England international offered his best game of the season so far and not only showed his class when he scored the 2-0 free-kick.
«The coach and the team believe in me.
The last time has been a little tough for me, but I have come back and hope that I can build on the good performance from before, ”commented the dribbler.
Persistent rumors before the season about a move to the Premier League were apparently not conducive to Sancho's form.
Borussia's best offensive player last season became a follower.
Nevertheless, coach Lucien Favre always stood by him: «This summer was especially for Jadon.
He should of course digest it - and he will come back, "said the BVB coach, hoping that the attacker would make further good appearances.
Kehl saw it similarly: “We need Jadon.
He's a fantastic player and he will get even better. "
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