Now level with Newcastle on four points in this year’s group of death – sharing the Magpies’ record of one win, one draw and one loss.

From their opening three battles so far – Dortmund have the edge over their English counterparts thanks to the head-to-head column, while leaders PSG are only two points better off than Terzic’s crop.

A milestone will be hit for the German powerhouses this week, as they will become just the second Bundesliga side after Bayern Munich to play 150 games in the Champions League.

But they were served a slice of humble pie by their inspired superiors in Saturday’s latest edition of Der Klassiker.

Indeed, a terrific treble from the England captain after early header condemned Dortmund to a harrowing 4-0 loss to the champions at Signal Iduna Park.

As the hosts’ eight-game unbeaten run across all tournaments came to an end in excruciating circumstances.

And their vengeful opponents also know a thing or two about ending unblemished streaks.