Phil Foden found his scoring form once again as Manchester City produced a commanding 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. This dominant performance showcased City’s attacking depth and reinforced their ambitions in the competition, with Foden playing a pivotal role both in front of goal and in creating opportunities for his teammates.
Foden’s strike, alongside goals from İlkay Gündogan, Erling Haaland, and James McAtee, ensured that Manchester City claimed all three points from the encounter. The win also continued City’s impressive run in the Champions League group stage, keeping them in strong contention for qualification.
The match started brightly for City, with Gündogan opening the scoring in the 8th minute. The German midfielder capitalized on a deflection off Slovan Bratislava defender Kyriakos Savvidis, marking his first goal since rejoining Manchester City after his brief spell away. The goal set the tone for what would become a dominant display from the Premier League champions.
Foden then doubled City’s lead in the 15th minute with a brilliant curling strike after receiving a perfectly weighted pass from Jérémy Doku. The goal was a reminder of Foden’s quality and composure in front of goal, as he placed the ball beyond the reach of the Bratislava goalkeeper, extending City’s advantage early in the first half.
Erling Haaland, who has been in prolific form, continued his incredible scoring run by netting his 42nd Champions League goal in the 58th minute. The Norwegian striker demonstrated his predatory instincts once again, finding the back of the net to make it 3-0 for City. Haaland’s goal was met with loud cheers from the away fans, and the striker was substituted shortly after to a standing ovation, having done his part in securing the victory.
Foden was not done, however, as he later turned provider, assisting James McAtee for his first-ever Manchester City goal in the 74th minute. The young midfielder finished confidently to put the final touches on a brilliant night for the reigning Premier League champions. McAtee’s goal capped a superb all-round performance from City, who were in control from start to finish.
This emphatic win not only highlighted Manchester City’s attacking prowess but also reinforced their status as one of the top contenders in this season’s Champions League. Foden’s return to scoring form, combined with his playmaking ability, added another dimension to City’s already formidable squad, giving manager Pep Guardiola plenty of reason to be optimistic about their chances going forward in the competition.