Erling Haaland scored his eleventh Champions League goal of the season. MOLLY DARLINGTON / REUTERS
Manchester City have largely beaten Bayern Munich and already have a foothold in the Champions League semi-finals.
There was (almost) no match at the Etihad Stadium. The SkyBlues really rolled over the Munich residents in this first leg quarter-final of the Champions League. Manchester City won 3-0 against Bayern.
A lot of rhythm in this match and from the outset. The two teams are in tune with the meeting but it is the English who are the most dangerous. Erling Haaland, of course, stands out twice, first with a dangerous pressing on Yann Sommer (14th), then a strike with the left foot (22nd). City pressed a little harder and it was finally Rodri who opened the scoring with a superb shot from the left foot (27th).
Bayern hold the ball (55% possession) but struggle to be dangerous during this meeting: 12 shots but only four on target. In the second period, Manchester City, more sovereign, will logically increase their lead. First of all thanks to Bernardo Silva (70th), scorer of the head on a cross … from Erling Haaland. The Norwegian passer then scorer. A few minutes later, he perfectly takes the ball deflected by John Stones after a corner. Sometimes feverish with his feet, Yann Sommer saved his on several occasions. The Munich goalkeeper ends the meeting with six saves, further proof, if one were needed, of the total domination of the Citizens.
At home, Manchester City made short work of Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League (3-0). See you on Wednesday 19 for the revenge.