A tight contest, especially in the first half, went City’s way by three goals, which makes the second leg a daunting task for Thomas Tuchel and his Bayern team.
A worldie from Rodri was the difference in the first half, and though the German team started the second half on the front foot, defensive mishaps and clinical finishing from City’s forwards mean Pep Guardiola is already dreaming of another semi-final.
In the antithesis of Guardiola’s reputation as a front-foot manager, City’s defence has to be commended for their solid performance. All four at the back – Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, and John Stones – were absolutely magnificent.
