By Manchester City delivered a commanding performance in their Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday, securing a decisive 4-0 victory.
The Premier League leaders took control early, with Ilkay Gundogan opening the scoring with a deflected volley from the edge of the penalty area. Phil Foden doubled City’s lead in the 15th minute with a precise shot into the bottom corner.
Erling Haaland, who had a quiet first half, found the net shortly after the restart, rounding the goalkeeper to score. Young talent James McAtee sealed the win with a powerful close-range finish in the 74th minute.
“We showed our quality from the start,” said Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. “The team’s focus and execution were excellent throughout the match.”
Slovan Bratislava had a brief moment of promise early on when Tigran Barseghyan’s effort went narrowly wide, but they struggled to contain City’s attacking prowess for most of the game.
The victory solidifies Manchester City’s position at the top of their Champions League group and extends their unbeaten run in the competition.
City’s dominance was evident in the statistics, with 70% possession and 18 shots on goal compared to Slovan’s three. Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega had a quiet night, facing no shots on target. As the Champions League group stage progresses, City’s performance sends a strong message to their European rivals about their title
