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BRA vs MCI
UEFA Champions League
Tehelne Pole Stadion, Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
vs
Manchester City
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4
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Full-Time: 0 - 4
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By the time the fourth goal went in, it seemed as though City had eased off the throttle, but with the job effectively done, Guardiola will view it as a successful outing. On the other hand, Slovan has encountered the harsh realities of the UEFA Champions League, suffering back-to-back defeats by four-goal margins. Slovan will host Trencin over the weekend while City take on Fulham in the Premier League.
It became increasingly clear that Slovan's goal was under immense pressure, especially with Erling Haaland lurking. The Norwegian striker eventually found the net, finishing a well-placed pass from Rico Lewis by rounding the goalkeeper, Dominik Takac, and slotting the ball into an empty net. Shortly after scoring, Haaland was substituted as Pep Guardiola looked ahead to their upcoming Premier League match, bringing on James McAtee in his place. The young academy graduate quickly made an impact, scoring City’s fourth goal of the night by controlling a delicate pass from Phil Foden and smashing it into the back of the net.
Manchester City's visit to Bratislava proved challenging for Slovan, who found themselves on the back foot from the outset. City took the lead within the first ten minutes when Ilkay Gundogan capitalized on a blocked shot, scoring from the edge of the area—his first goal since returning to the club. The Slovakians' struggles worsened as City quickly doubled their lead, with Jeremy Doku setting up Phil Foden, who curled a precise shot into the far left corner. Following their impressive combination, both players came close to extending the lead, with Doku hitting the woodwork and Foden forcing a tough save from goalkeeper Dominik Takac, who was fortunate to deflect the ball onto the post.
90+1'
WIDE! Nunes delivers a deft chip into the box, aiming for the waiting James McAtee, who rises above the defenders to meet the ball with a powerful header. However, in his effort to score, McAtee misjudges the direction, sending the ball soaring well wide of the right post.
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90'
SAVE! Kyle Walker receives a perfectly weighted pass and unleashes a powerful shot from distance, driving the ball low towards the center of the goal. Dominik Takac, showcasing his quick reflexes, remains alert and manages to make a solid save, denying Walker the opportunity to add to City's tally.
89'
SAVE! City earn another corner on the right, and Ilkay Gundogan steps up to deliver the ball. He finds John Stones, who gets a header on target, but it's not as powerful as he would have liked. Nevertheless, the effort is directed towards the bottom right corner, prompting Slovan's goalkeeper, Takac, to react quickly and push the ball away.
87'
SAVE! Jack Grealish showcases his impressive dribbling skills, deftly maneuvering past a defender before threading a precise pass to Ilkay Gundogan inside the left of the box. Gundogan quickly sets his sights on the bottom right corner, but Slovan's keeper, Takac, reacts swiftly, using his legs to block the shot. Savio's corner is well cleared afterwards.