Manchester City beat Bayern Munich in a different way
Manchester City hosted Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Manchester City won the match 3-0 at Manchester City Stadium and gained a huge lead ahead of the rematch.
In the first half of the reception, Manchester City went ahead 1-0 with a magnificent goal from Rodri in the 27th minute. Rodri, who received the ball outside the penalty area, dribbled clear and allowed his team to enter the box. locker room 1-0 with an elegant shot from outside the penalty area.
Rodrigo’s tremendous goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 lead in the dressing room. Photo: Reuters
Nearly disintegrating in the second half under intense pressure from Manchester City, Bayern Munich saw another goal hit the net after defender Dayot Upemakano’s big mistake. Erling Haaland, who snatched the ball off Jack Grealish’s back-heeled pass, snatched the ball from Upemakano, made a great pass just entering the penalty area, and Bernardo Silva, who blew up the nets, increased the difference to two in the 70. minute. Haaland, the fittest striker of the season, had the last word. The Norwegian star determined the outcome of the game with a shot by John Stones when hitting the ball, which was played in the 76th minute of the game.
Erling Haaland scored his team’s third goal in the Bayern Munich game. Photo: Reuters
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer saved Bayern from defeat by a historic margin with four critical saves despite conceding three goals. Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson also managed to close his net, notably with shots from Leroy Sane.
On the other hand, Joao Cancelo, who went on loan to Bayern Munich from Manchester City at half-time, faced backlash from Manchester City fans. The stands protested their former players by booing when the ball hit Cancelo. The Portuguese footballer was consoled by his former teammates after the game.
Given the reaction of the stands, Joao Cancelo was consoled by his former teammates. Photo: Reuters
INTER WINS AWAY
In the other match of the Champions League Quarterfinals, Benfica hosted Inter at the Estadio de la Luz.
Having won the match 2-0 in the first half which ended in a goalless draw, Inter gained a lead ahead of the game to be played at home. Inter’s goals were scored by Nicolo Barella in the 51st minute and Romelu Lukaku from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute.
Romelu Lukaku scored Inter’s second goal from the penalty spot. Photo: Reuters