Manchester City clashed heads with Copenhagen at the Parken earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie. Pep Guardiola‘s men made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the tenth minute thanks to Kevin de Bruyne’s effort. However, Magnus Mattsson equalised for the home team in the 34th minute before Bernardo Silva restored Man City’s lead in the 45th minute. The Mancunian giants went into the half-time break 2-1 up on the scoreline.
Phil Foden ended up killing the game in injury time as Man City cruised to an impressive 3-1 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player performed during the match against Copenhagen.
GK: Ederson – 5/10
He didn’t have a save to make in the game but made a poor error at the back.
RB: Kyle Walker – 6.5/10
Walker was solid at the back and made one key chance in the final third.
CB: John Stones – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when required and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.
CB: Ruben Dias – 7/10
Dias put his foot through the ball when he could and was a strong presence in the air.
LB: Nathan Ake – 7/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and made two inviting chances going forward.
CM: Rodri – 7.5/10
The Spaniard dominated the game in both halves and was accurate with his passing.
CM: Bernardo Silva – 7.5/10
He caught the eye at times in the Copenhagen half and managed to score in the 45th minute.
RW: Phil Foden – 9/10
The English talent was a real menace in the final third and has got a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Kevin De Bruyne – 8.5/10
The Belgian sensation was not shy of having a shot on target and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
LW: Jack Grealish – 6/10
Grealish began the match slowly and had to be replaced in the 20th minute.
ST: Erling Haaland – 7/10
Haaland had a few strikes at goal but failed to take any of his chances.
Substitutes:
LW: Jeremy Doku – 8/10
He caused a lot of headaches for his marker.
CM: Matheus Nunes – 6.5/10
Nunes added some quality to Guardiola’s midfield.
