The highly anticipated match between Manchester City and Bayern Munich delivered on its promises, treating the Manchester crowd to a goal-filled spectacle.
The action unfolded swiftly, with Ribéry surprising the locals by opening the scoring for Bayern in the 7th minute. His powerful left-footed strike from 25 meters found the back of the net, despite Hart’s touch.
Following this early goal, Bayern asserted total dominance, maintaining possession (61 to 64%) and showcasing superb movements and precise passes. Despite a brief resurgence by Manchester City in the 23rd minute, the Bavarian stronghold remained impervious, with Aguero and Dzeko struggling to make an impact.
Eleven minutes into the second half, Thomas Muller extended Bayern’s lead with a well-placed goal, exploiting a gap behind Clichy on the edge of offside. He skillfully dribbled past Hart, securing a comfortable 0-2 lead.
Shortly after, Robben further widened the gap with a goal in the 59th minute, taking advantage of a ball recovered by Kroos from Fernandinho. Robben executed a right-footed strike, beating Hart and putting Bayern at 0-3.
In the 79th minute, Negredo provided a moment of consolation for City, reducing the deficit to 1-3. The Spanish striker showcased excellent control in the area, destabilizing Boateng and deceiving Neuer with a wrapped shot from the left.
Despite the late goal, City couldn’t mount a comeback, and Bayern emerged victorious on City’s home turf. The video captures the moments of Thomas Muller and Robben securing their goals.
