Has Manchester City found the last puzzle piece for the Champions League? Erling Haaland has to chase away the demons and convincingly won his European story at the English champion. He was responsible for half of the goals against Sevilla: 0-4. Kevin De Bruyne supplied the first rose.
Sevilla – Manchester City in a nutshell:
key moment: A folded Sevilla has to change tactics after 20 minutes. The opening goal was pushed against the ropes by Haaland. The start of a dominant performance from City to which Sevilla never had an answer.
Man of the match: A good striker is in the right place at the right time and Haaland did that twice tonight. The striker is gradually developing into the missing puzzle piece of Manchester City.
Statistics: In his first 20 Champions League matches, Haaland scored a whopping 25 goals. The Norwegian thus crushes the previous record, which was held by Roberto Soldado and Ruud van Nistelrooij ( 16 goals each).
Belgian-Norwegian connection puts City on roses
A swaying Sevilla got a visit from Manchester City tonight. No fun for the Spanish team.
The tactical plan of trainer Lopetegui was clear: survive and possibly poke on the counter.
That idea was soon put away because after 20 minutes (captain) Kevin De Bruyne saw an approaching Erling Haaland in the sixteen.
The Norwegian phenomenon thanked our compatriot for the tailor-made cross and tapped the ball against the nets: 0-1.
City remained lord and master and kept Sevilla under their thumb without having to fully press the accelerator pedal.
Sergio Gomez (ex-Anderlecht) was in the starting team for the first time and saw that it was good. The Spaniard turned smoothly and never got into trouble.
The Haland Phenomenon
Even after the break, Sevilla was unable to provide an appropriate response to Manchester City’s dominant football. Just before the hour Phil Foden made the 0-2 and the books could be completely closed.
Ten minutes later, Haaland made it 0-3 and Guardiola decided to give his strongholds some rest. There is no adjustment period for the Norwegian striker. In 7 appearances for City, Haaland has scored 12 goals.
Moreover, Haaland also played his 20th game in the Champions League today. He has already hit 25 times. An absolute record.
Deep in the final, Ruben Dias recorded the 0-4 final score. Substitute and debuting Adnan Januzaj (78′), could not save the home team from the inevitable.
De Bruyne: “I know Erling will be there somehow”
For the third time this season, De Bruyne can provide an assist to Haaland. Our compatriot was also named Man of the Match.
“I’m just doing my job and trying to create as many opportunities as possible,” said KDB. “I know that Erling (Haaland, ed.) will be there one way or another.”
end, 10 p.m. 49. END: 0-4. The numbers are fixed. 0-4 for Manchester City visiting Sevilla. The English national champion simply dealt with the Spaniards. Haaland was the star with two goals. .
END: 0-4
The numbers are fixed. 0-4 for Manchester City visiting Sevilla. The English national champion simply dealt with the Spaniards. Haaland was the star with two goals.
second half, minute 94 match over
Goal during second half, minute 92 by Rúben Dias of Manchester City. 0, 4.
Sevilla Manchester City end
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second half, minute 91. 0-4! Still the 0-4! It is Ruben Dias who is still on the scoreboard. Immediately the signal for the Spanish fans to return home. Cancelo pulls to the back line and gives a tight lead. Ruben Dias can walk in the ball. .
0-4!
Still the 0-4! It is Ruben Dias who is still on the scoreboard. Immediately the signal for the Spanish fans to return home. Cancelo pulls to the back line and gives a tight lead. Ruben Dias can walk in the ball.
second half, minute 91. We get three minutes of added time. Will we still see danger? Mahrez kicks another free kick from the corner flag. .
We get three minutes added time. Will we still see danger? Mahrez kicks another free kick from the corner flag.
second half, minute 89. Referee Massa allows a lot, but Mir’s high leg against Akanji’s face is a bridge too far for the Italian. A yellow card is the result. .
Referee Massa allows a lot, but Mir’s high leg against Akanji’s face is a bridge too far for the Italian. A yellow card is the result.
Yellow card for Sevilla’s Rafa Mir during the second half, minute 89
second half, minute 87. Even without the absolute strong holders, City easily remains above water against Sevilla. The ball goes around smoothly and Sevilla has to rely on quick outbreaks. .
Even without the absolute strong holders, City easily remains above water against Sevilla. The ball goes around smoothly and Sevilla has to rely on quick outbreaks.
second half, minute 85. Januzaj fills in well for the home team. The Red Devil stands out with a few nice ball touches and attacking intentions. .
Januzaj comes in well for the home team. The Red Devil stands out with a few nice ball touches and attacking intentions.
second half, minute 79. Januzaj makes debut. One Belgian leaves the field and the other enters the grass. Adnan Januzaj makes his debut for Sevilla and is allowed to participate for another 15 minutes. Can he mean anything else? .
Januzaj makes debut
One Belgian leaves the field and the other enters the grass. Adnan Januzaj makes his debut for Sevilla and is allowed to participate for another 15 minutes. Can he mean anything else?
second half, minute 78. Substitution at Sevilla, Adnan Januzaj in, Isco out
second half, minute 78. Substitution at Manchester City, Kalvin Phillips in, Rodri out
second half, minute 78. KDB may rest. Guardiola feels that the game is over, so De Bruyne and Rodri can also rest. Their replacements are Mahrez and Philips. .
KDB can rest
Guardiola feels that the game is over, so De Bruyne and Rodri can also rest. Their replacements are Mahrez and Philips.
second half, minute 78. Substitution at Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez in, Kevin De Bruyne out
second half, minute 75. There is more space in midfield and Cancelo can advance with the ball at his foot. The Portuguese lashes out, but Bono still whips the ball out of his cage. .
There will be more space in the midfield and Cancelo can advance with the ball at his foot. The Portuguese lashes out, but Bono still whips the ball out of his cage.
second half, minute 73. Substitution at Sevilla, Suso in, Papu Gómez out
second half, minute 73. De Bruyne gets some space and can build. His shot seemed destined for the bottom corner, but a defender’s leg pushes the ball over the back line. Gundogan’s corner kick poses no danger. .
De Bruyne gets some space and can moor. His shot seemed destined for the bottom corner, but a defender’s leg pushes the ball over the back line. Gundogan’s corner kick poses no danger.
second half, minute 71. Books, Guardiola will think so too. Superstars Haaland and Foden are allowed to rest. Alvarez and Palmer have 20 minutes left. .
Books, Guardiola will think so too. Superstars Haaland and Foden are allowed to rest. Alvarez and Palmer have 20 minutes left.
second half, minute 71. Substitution at Manchester City, Julián Álvarez in, Erling Haaland out
second half, minute 70. Substitution at Manchester City, Cole Palmer in, Phil Foden out
