Manchester City advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium, sealing a 6-2 aggregate win.
Manuel Akanji set the tone early, volleying home from a Julian Alvarez corner just five minutes in. Alvarez doubled the lead four minutes later, capitalizing on a fumble by Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara. Despite a brief scare with Mohamed Elyounoussi’s counter-attacking goal for Copenhagen, Erling Haaland’s clinical finish just before halftime secured City’s progression.
The second half saw City maintain control, with few genuine threats from Copenhagen. Haaland was substituted to a standing ovation, symbolizing City’s dominance. Substitute Micah Hamilton came on after Matheus Nunes suffered a dislocated finger. With a comfortable victory secured, City’s focus now shifts to tougher challenges ahead in the quarter-finals.
The win marks City’s tenth consecutive Champions League victory and extends their unbeaten home run in Europe to 30 games, underlining their formidable stature in the competition.
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