Manchester City put on a clinical display as they secured a 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the match from start to finish, and Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich had no answer to City’s ruthless attacking play.
The first goal of the match came in the 27th minute when Rodri unleashed a sensational left-footed strike from 25 yards out that curled into the far top corner of the net. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper was left with no chance as the ball flew past him into the back of the net.
City continued to apply pressure and were rewarded for their efforts in the 70th minute when Silva doubled their lead. It was a disastrous mistake by Bayern Munich’s Upamecano, who was caught on the ball just outside his own box, allowing City to pounce. Grealish played a pass to Haaland, who then set up Silva to head home.
City’s third goal came just seven minutes later when Stones nodded a cross across the goalmouth, and Haaland was left unmarked at the back post to slot home easily. It was a huge blow for Bayern Munich, who had no answer to City’s attacking prowess.
The final score of 3-0 was a fair reflection of the match, with City fully deserving of their victory. Pep Guardiola will be delighted with his team’s performance, and they will be looking to build on this momentum as they look to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
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Goal! Manchester City 3-0 Bayern Munich
City have taken a huge step towards the semi-finals. Cross swung in, Stones nods it across goal and Haaland is completely free at the back post.
Goal! Manchester City 2-0 Bayern Munich
Shambles from Bayern and it’s cost them dearly. Upamecano caught on the ball just outside his own box, City pounces. Grealish to Haaland, Haaland to Silva… Silva heads home!
Second half
Can Thomas Tuchel’s men rally to level things at the Etihad Stadium? We will find out after the second 45!
Half-time
Sane hammers an effort wide from distance, and that will be half-time. A brilliant 45 minutes. Rodri’s stunning strike the difference at the break, but Bayern still well in this.
Goal! Manchester City 1-0 Bayern Munich
A sensational strike with his left foot from 25 yards out that curls into the far top corner, Rodrigo, wow!
Kick Off
And we are off!
Starting XI
Just the one change for Man City, as Bernardo Silva comes into the side for Riyad Mahrez on the right wing. Otherwise it’s as expected, with John Stones continuing in his hybrid right-back/midfield role, and Nathan Ake at left-back.
For Bayern, Joao Cancelo does not start against his parent club, with Benjamin Pavard getting the nod. Serge Gnabry leads the line with Jamal Musiala behind him – Sadio Mane and Thomas Muller both on the bench.
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