MANCHESTER CITY continued their remarkable winning streak with a comfortable Champions League win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
- Final score: Monchengladbach 0-2 Man City
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A comfortable evening for Man City and they should see the job through to reach the quarter-finals.
But as Pep said, it’s all about the next game for them – a lunchtime Saturday game with West Ham.
That will give them the opportunity to make it 20 wins in a row – astonishing stuff really.
Oh, and Sergio Aguero made his return tonight.
Goodnight, thanks for tuning in.
PEP’S THOUGHTS
Pep Guardiola still wants more from his side and blasted their wastefulness in front of goal.
He thinks there was enough there tonight to wrap the tie up tonight – and he’s probably right.
In general our performance was good. We controlled the game, conceded one action right at the end but unfortunately we weren’t clinical enough up front. That’s something we need to improve in this competition.
He has to improve (Cancelo) sometimes in his decision-making and being caught out. But he brings us something special to our process. His physicality is so strong and I’m so pleased for his assists tonight.
The situations tonight are clear. 1v1’s or up against the keeper we just weren’t clinical. We need to be better up front.
When I watched Bayern Munich yesterday, I wouldn’t say we were favourites. But my next target is just West Ham. It’s three weeks until we are going to play in this competition again. If people say we are favourites that is fine and we will accept it.
Pep Guardiola
MATCH REPORT
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Or, click here 👉 GLADBACH 0 MAN CITY 2
CANCELO CLASS
He was involved in both goals, inswinging balls from the left to find Bernardo Silva.
Joleon Lescott said he’s the only player that couldn’t be replaced in the City line-up.
A stunning display from Joao Cancelo.
MANCHESTER DOMINANCE
The Sky Blues joining their rivals in a shut-out dominance in this competition.
BERNARDO’S THOUGHTS
Bernardo Silva gave his thoughts after another goal and assist tonight.
It was a good game for us, a good win. You make one mistake and you’re out so we tried to keep it simple and keep possession like we usually do.
I try to practice a lot with my head! I think I was lucky tonight that Joao gave me a good ball.
It’s very good playing here just now. It’s a great squad, great staff and it’s a pleasure playing with these guys.
We have a map, a way of playing. Players get injured or whatever and whoever comes into the side can keep playing.Bernardo Silva
RECORD-BREAKERS
Man City set a new English top-flight record of 12 away wins in a row.
It won’t be the last record if this form continues.
It’s 26 games unbeaten now – their own record if 28.
They have only conceded SIX goals in their 19-match winning run….
WOLF HAS NO BARK
What a chance at the end for the hosts. So nearly making a game of it in a few weeks’ time…
FT: GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
The full-time numbers and stats behind a comprehensive away performance in the Champions League for Manchester City.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
Very nearly a blotch on the game at the end, given how easy the other 92 minutes was!
Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus with the goals that have City on easy street and with a foot-and-a-half in the quarter finals.
Reaction to come.
PEEEEEEEEEEP!!
LAST CHANCE OF THE GAME TOO, IT’S OVER!
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
90+3′ Rodri with a blind pass and plays in Wolf inadvertently.
He is clean through before eventually being put under pressure. His shot low is blocked away by Ederson.
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GLADBACH SHOULD SCORE!
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
90+2′ He’s back to his feet and we play out the remaining minute and a half.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
90+1′ Gladbach try to get a goal to take into the second-leg and work a move well across the park.
It ends with Bensebaini trying to get round Walker to no avail.
Walker breaks clear and runs 70 yards before finding Torres – his shot from 25 yards flattens Kramer who stays down.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
THREE MINUTES ADDED ON
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
89′ Mahrez floats it towards the back post and Sommer comes out to punch it clear.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
88′ They have a free-kick this time, wide on the right hand side.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
87′ Bensebaini is late to a tackle this time as he floors Kyle Walker.
The referee evens it up by waving play on.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
85′ Hofmann is finished tonight,
- OFF – Jonas Hofmann
- ON – Hannes Wolf
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
Another impressive Phil Foden display.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
83′ Hofmann is down in some pain as the physios rush on to see him.
The VAR check is over though and it’s no penalty.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
83′ Ooooh a challenge on Hofmann inside the box by Cancelo and he has stayed down.
The referee has waved play on but VAR will check it.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
82′ 15 second later they’re in on goal.
Gundogan, Aguero and Torres all involved before Mahrez has it inside the box on the right. He opts to go down the outside but his ball across is caught by Sommer.
GLADBACH 0-2 MAN CITY
81′ Free-kick City just inside their half before they play it back to retain possession yet again.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
