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Reus and Sancho score braces to help Borussia Dortmund thrash Fortuna Düsseldorf

By Tushar Bahl

07 December 2019, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund - Fortuna Düsseldorf, 14th matchday, at Signal-Iduna-Park. Dortmund's Marco Reus (l.) rejoices with Dortmund's Jadon Sancho after his goal to 3-0. Photo: David Inderlied/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga or the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or the match in the form of sequence images and/or video-like photo sequences. (Photo by David Inderlied/picture alliance via Getty Images)
07 December 2019, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund - Fortuna Düsseldorf, 14th matchday, at Signal-Iduna-Park. Dortmund's Marco Reus (l.) rejoices with Dortmund's Jadon Sancho after his goal to 3-0. Photo: David Inderlied/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga or the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or the match in the form of sequence images and/or video-like photo sequences. (Photo by David Inderlied/picture alliance via Getty Images) /
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Borussia Dortmund were at their dominant best as they hit five past Fortuna Düsseldorf to move back into the top four.

Following last weekend’s win over Hertha Berlin, Lucien Favre decided to stick with a back three, with Lukasz Piszczek coming in for the suspended Mats Hummels. And sporting an all black kit to commemorate the club’s 110 year history, Borussia Dortmund put in an inspired display, enjoying more than 70% of the ball.

The Black and Yellows looked quicker, sharper and played with a much higher tempo than they have in recent weeks. They controlled the game right from the first whistle, but it took them up until the 42nd minute to take the lead. And it was the under-pressure Marco Reus who made it 1-0. Julian Brandt found Lukasz Piszczek on the edge of the box, before the latter flicked the ball through to Reus, who finished with great composure.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – DECEMBER 07: Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Fortuna Duesseldorf at the Signal Iduna Park on December 07, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – DECEMBER 07: Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Fortuna Duesseldorf at the Signal Iduna Park on December 07, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images) /

Borussia Dortmund began the first half just as they had finished the first. Dan Axel Zagadou let fly from long range, but Zack Steffen made a fine save to tip his shot over the bar. Jadon Sancho then thought he had made it 2-0, but the goal was ruled out after Marco Reus was adjudged to be offside in the build-up.

Dortmund finally got their second in the 58th minute when some excellent work by Julian Brandt allowed Sancho to play Thorgan Hazard in on goal. And the Belgian international coolly slotted the ball past Steffen to get his third goal of the season.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – DECEMBER 07: Thorgan Hazard of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the goal to the 2:0 during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Fortuna Duesseldorf at the Signal Iduna Park on December 07, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – DECEMBER 07: Thorgan Hazard of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the goal to the 2:0 during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Fortuna Duesseldorf at the Signal Iduna Park on December 07, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images) /

Sancho got on the scoresheet just five minutes later after getting on the end of Marco Reus’ cut-back. Hazard then found Reus for Dortmund’s fourth, before Sancho sealed the rout after getting on the end of Achraf Hakimi’s pass.

It was a much needed statement win for Borussia Dortmund, who are now up to third place in the league table. Such was the level of Dortmund’s dominance, that Lucien Favre even decided to bring on Leonardo Balerdi for his long-awaited debut.

Next. Player Ratings from Borussia Dortmund’s comprehensive 5-0 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf. dark

Up next for the Black and Yellows is a crunch home game in the Champions League against Slavia Praha, before they face a tricky trip to Mainz.

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