Manchester City beats Bayern Munich in the Champions League with historic rout
This Tuesday (11), the epic clash between Manchester City and Bayern Munich, two of the greatest powers in European football today, took place. The game was held at City’s stadium, and the hosts did not know the opponent, winning 3-0.
Victory scored by Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Haaland
From the start of the match, Manchester City dominated Bayern Munich, former club of coach Pep Guardiola, and did not give chances to the German team. The first goal came from a corner kick and was scored by Rodri with a header. Soon after, Bernardo Silva extended the advantage with a beautiful shot from outside the area. The young Haaland, who entered the field in the second half, closed the scoring with City’s third goal.
Advantage for the English team
With this victory, Manchester City got a big advantage for the return game, which will be played in Germany. The English team can lose by up to two goals apart and still qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The German defense failed to contain the English attack
Bayern Munich, known for having one of the most solid defenses in Europe, were unable to contain Manchester City’s overwhelming attack. Goalkeeper Sommer made important saves, preventing the score from getting even more elastic.
Expectations for the return game
With this impressive victory, Manchester City becomes the big favorites for the second leg. However, Bayern Munich are an experienced team and will not give up easily. It will be an exciting game full of twists and turns, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
After Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, the teams prepare for the second leg, which takes place next Wednesday, the 19th, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Manchester City can lose by up to two goals difference because of Goleia
Manchester City, who won the first leg 3-0, could lose by up to two goals and advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League. So Bayern Munich needs a win by at least four or three goals to take the decision into extra time. There is no longer an away goal criterion.
Haaland extends artillery lead
During the first leg, Borussia Dortmund’s young star Haaland extended his advantage in the competition’s top scorer, scoring Manchester City’s third goal in the victory over Bayern Munich. In addition, the Norwegian also made a beautiful assist for the second goal of the English team, scored by Bernardo Silva. With that, Haaland now has 11 goals in this edition of the Champions League.
Will there be a rout in the return game?
The return game between Manchester City and Bayern Munich promises to be exciting. While Bayern Munich, known for its experience in European competitions, will try to reverse Manchester City’s advantage, the English team will seek to hold the advantage and guarantee their place in the semifinals. With this, it will be an unmissable match for football fans around the world, who are eagerly awaiting the decisive confrontation.
Bayern Munich suffer in Tuchel’s Champions League debut
Bayern Munich had a first half to forget in the match against Manchester City, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The German team failed to finish in the goal saved by Ederson and had only three danger shots from Sané at the beginning of the second half. In addition, the team had defensive failures, with emphasis on Upamecano, who scored the second goal and had two other major failures that created danger. The club had a difficult start to the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel, despite winning all of their previous games and conceding just two goals in the campaign.