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Marcel Sabitzer was unstoppable on Tuesday evening.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

One goal, two assists - Marcel Sabitzer was the outstanding player in Borussia Dortmund's 4:2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Consequently, there are now hymns of praise from all sides, even the English are amazed at the Austrian's performance.

"MAR-VELOUS! Early Manchester United flop Marcel Sabitzer leads the German giants to the semi-finals", headlines the Sun in bold letters. Sabitzer was loaned to the Red Devils by FC Bayern Munich from January 2023 to June 2023. In 18 competitive matches, he scored three goals and provided one assist. Injuries repeatedly set the midfielder back on the island.

"He is outstanding"
Things are going pretty well at Dortmund at the moment - which is also making team boss Ralf Rangnick and the red-white-red fans very happy ahead of the EURO in the summer. And it's not just England who are amazed, BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke can't stop raving: "Marcel Sabitzer has already shown in the last few games why we brought him in. It's also a clear sign that you have to give a player time to integrate into the processes. He is outstanding!"

Not "man of the match" from UEFA's point of view
However, it was not Sabitzer but his team-mate Julian Brandt who was named "man of the match" by UEFA. "Marcel Sabitzer had a brutal impact again today. I got this little trophy - but for me he is the player of the match," emphasized Brandt, who was a little uncomfortable with the award. With five assists, Sabitzer leads the assist rankings in the current Champions League season - the ÖFB team player is unstoppable.

"Tragedy" and "nightmare" for Atletico
While the Black & Yellows are jubilant about reaching the semi-finals, Atletico are left hanging their heads. The Spanish newspaper "Marca" even speaks of "a tragedy in Dortmund". And "AS" writes: "A nightmare for Atletico Madrid. The dream of Wembley is over."