Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho silenced Kylian Mbappe and critics of his attitude with heroic display for Dortmund vs PSG

JADON SANCHO upstaged Kylian Mbappe for the second time in as many weeks - but this time for his defensive work.

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League semi-final was supposed to be Mbappe's stage to stake his claim as the best player in the world.

Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, robbed the French superstar of that chance.

His skills were constantly clipped up on social media during his first spell with Dortmund and a big part of the reason United forked out £73million to sign him.

But not many noted his hard work and graft and even from his highlights reel from the first leg - where he was impressive - the reaction to his display focused on his attacking play.

During a miserable time at Old Trafford which ended with his public falling out with Erik ten Hag last September, Sancho's character has been questioned.

Yet Dortmund star Sancho has thrived in an environment where he is loved and encouraged.

His performances, on the biggest of stages, are making things all the more awkward and frankly embarrassing for United.

Sancho is now delivering on all the promise that was bundled up in his move three years ago - just back in the yellow and black of Dortmund.

In last week's first leg, Dortmund forward Sancho showed every aspect of his attacking arsenal, mazy runs, intelligent passing and quick feet as the Germans gained a crucial 1-0 lead.

That was still on display in the second leg but the England attacker also stood up and took responsibility by shackling Mbappe in the cauldron of the Parc des Princes.

Everyone knows Sancho has the flicks and the tricks in his back pocket.

But no Dortmund player won possession more often than Sancho's seven on Tuesday night, even though he was withdrawn after 67 minutes following an almighty