Dortmund needed to come from behind twice over the course of two legs to advance 5-4 on aggregate after losing the opening leg of their quarterfinal match 2-1 in Madrid. Before Ian Maatsen was put up by Sabitzer to give Dortmund a 2-0 lead for the evening, Julian Brandt opened the score to draw the game.
During the half, Atlético coach Diego Simeone made three adjustments, all of which were successful. The Spanish team took the lead again on aggregate thanks to goals from replacement Joaquín Correa and Mats Hummels.
After nine scoreless games, Sabitzer then set up Niclas Füllkrug for the Germany forward’s first goal in the 71st minute, and three minutes later, Sabitzer scored to put Dortmund into the round of four.