Man City vs Bayern Munich Highlights: Champions League – Manchester City put on a masterclass performance in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich, securing a 3-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. This commanding win saw Pep Guardiola’s side frustrating the visitors offensively and defensively. Follow Champions League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The opening goal came from, Rodri, who scored a scintillating curling shot in the 28th minute to give City the lead. Bayern Munich came back all fired up in the second half but an error from Dayot Upamecano gave City a chance and Bernardo Silva added a second goal with a stunning header.
An incredible team performance! 💙
🔵 3-0 🔴 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/gFFYQHrOB9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 11, 2023
Despite the best efforts of Bayern’s Leroy Sane, who repeatedly tested City’s goalkeeper Ederson, the visitors were unable to find a way back into the game. Erling Haaland, who has been goal scoring machine for City this season, scored the third goal with a powerful volley, further adding to Bayern’s woes.
With the resounding win, City has put one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel’s side will have to pull off a miraculous performance at home to avoid elimination.
The second leg of this quarter-final tie will take place on April 19th in Munich, and it will be interesting to see if Bayern Munich can mount a comeback.