Manchester City's resurgence continued as they breezed past Borussia Dortmund with a resounding 3-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden's brace and Erling Haaland's 27th goal (for club and country) helped Pep Guardiola's side to a thrilling win, which has now propelled them to within striking distance of their Champions League rivals.
The game began with City in breakaway mode, showcasing their improved passing play under the guidance of Guardiola. Foden broke into Dortmund territory, but was denied by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel until he was presented with another opportunity, this time rolling home a beautifully crafted finish from Tijjani Reijnders' pinpoint pass.
Dortmund's response was limited as City continued to dominate possession and create half-chances through Savinho and Jérémy Doku. Haaland finally broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, unleashing a powerful shot into the bottom corner that sealed Dortmund's fate.
Foden doubled his team's lead before halftime with a stunning long-range strike that left Kobel grasping at thin air. City's second goal came from a Doku tap to González, who played Reijnders onside before Foden collected and blasted home from distance.
The match continued in the same vein as City took control of the game, while Dortmund were unable to find their footing against Guardiola's well-drilled side. The visitors' late surge was ultimately unsuccessful, with Dortmund managing only a handful of half-chances that Kobel repelled.
Despite this, Borussia Dortmund's display demonstrated an improvement in consistency from previous matches. Their inability to keep pace with City's fluid game plan left them frustrated and, at times, flustered by their own defensive lapses.
For Manchester City, the win marked another significant step towards regaining their form after a patchy spell of inconsistency this season. A solid display showcased Guardiola's tactical acumen and his team's ability to overcome adversity. With Rodri expected to return from injury soon, City will be an even more formidable force in the remaining matches of the season.
Their next challenge awaits them at Anfield, where they face a resurgent Liverpool side looking to reclaim their dominance in English football.
The game began with City in breakaway mode, showcasing their improved passing play under the guidance of Guardiola. Foden broke into Dortmund territory, but was denied by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel until he was presented with another opportunity, this time rolling home a beautifully crafted finish from Tijjani Reijnders' pinpoint pass.
Dortmund's response was limited as City continued to dominate possession and create half-chances through Savinho and Jérémy Doku. Haaland finally broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, unleashing a powerful shot into the bottom corner that sealed Dortmund's fate.
Foden doubled his team's lead before halftime with a stunning long-range strike that left Kobel grasping at thin air. City's second goal came from a Doku tap to González, who played Reijnders onside before Foden collected and blasted home from distance.
The match continued in the same vein as City took control of the game, while Dortmund were unable to find their footing against Guardiola's well-drilled side. The visitors' late surge was ultimately unsuccessful, with Dortmund managing only a handful of half-chances that Kobel repelled.
Despite this, Borussia Dortmund's display demonstrated an improvement in consistency from previous matches. Their inability to keep pace with City's fluid game plan left them frustrated and, at times, flustered by their own defensive lapses.
For Manchester City, the win marked another significant step towards regaining their form after a patchy spell of inconsistency this season. A solid display showcased Guardiola's tactical acumen and his team's ability to overcome adversity. With Rodri expected to return from injury soon, City will be an even more formidable force in the remaining matches of the season.
Their next challenge awaits them at Anfield, where they face a resurgent Liverpool side looking to reclaim their dominance in English football.
️ So I think Manchester City's resurgence is getting real now! They're playing some seriously solid football and it's all down to Guardiola's tactics 
. Foden and Haaland are on fire right now, but what really impresses me is how the team as a whole is gelling together 
. Their passing play is top notch and they're creating so many chances, it's only a matter of time before they get back to winning ways 
. The only concern for City is injuries, Rodri's return will definitely strengthen their midfield 
. And now they have Liverpool coming up, that's gonna be a tough one 
. But I'm loving the confidence boost this win gives them, let's see if they can keep it up! 
They're really starting to look like the team we all thought they could be, you know? And Haaland's goalscoring record is just insane 
27 goals for club and country this season? That's some next-level stuff! 
They're absolutely killing it this season and I think we can all agree that Pep Guardiola is the mastermind behind it all... his tactics are just on another level, you know? Like, how do they keep coming back from their dips in form? It's like they have a magic wand or something! 
that guy's got skills for days and I'm loving every minute of it. And Haaland's goal tally is insane, 27 goals already?!?! That's some serious business 
can you imagine how unstoppable they'll be then? I'm seriously hyped for their next match against Liverpool at Anfield... it's going to be a battle for the ages 
. can't we just talk about the actual quality of play instead of the score? i mean, borussia dortmund was definitely improved from last match but still, it felt like they were playing catch-up all game 
. and what's with phil foden getting all the glory? he's okay, but erling haaland is literally a goal-scoring machine 
. can't we give him some love for once? 
3-0 against borussia dortmund is insane! phil foden's goals were absolute fire 
pep guardiola's tactical skills are always on point, but to see the team gel like this is just amazing 
that guy's just unstoppable right now! 
they had that fluid passing play that never lets you sleep 
and foden's goals were just 
erling haaland is on fire 
tijjani reijnders is such a genius with those pinpoint passes 
Dortmund just couldn't keep up 
can't wait for next match at anfield though 
. The fact that they were able to dominate possession and create chances against a tough opponent like Borussia Dortmund is a testament to their improved passing play