Match report

Manchester City 7–0 Schalke 04: Champions League Domination

Manchester City
Manchester City
7–0
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Mar 12, 2019

Manchester City utterly dominated FC Schalke 04, securing a 7-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Sergio Agüero and Raheem Sterling led the attack, showcasing the team's formidable strength. The match was a testament to City's tactical prowess and player's individual brilliance, leaving Schalke 04 with nothing to show for their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City scored 7 goals against Schalke 04 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Sergio Agüero opened the scoring with a penalty at the 35th minute.
  • • Raheem Sterling netted the fourth goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Leroy Sané.
  • • Substitutes Gabriel Jesus and Phil Foden both found the back of the net.
  • • Jeffrey Bruma received a yellow card for Schalke 04 in the 33rd minute.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 3 Danilo (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 10 S. Agüero (F)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 19 L. Sané (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Gabriel Jesus
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 18 F. Delph
  • 77 C. Humphreys
  • 49 A. Murić
  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 5 J. Stones

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 24 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 27 J. Bruma (D)
  • 17 B. Stambouli (D)
  • 26 S. Sané (D)
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka (F)
  • 10 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 2 W. McKennie (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)
  • 36 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 S. Skrzybski
  • 3 H. Mendyl
  • 23 C. Teuchert
  • 35 A. Nübel
  • 13 S. Rudy
  • 14 R. Matondo
  • 15 A. Kutucu

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    33' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Jeffrey Bruma
  2. Manchester City
    35' Manchester City Goal · Penalty
    S. Agüero
  3. Manchester City
    38' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Agüero · Assist: R. Sterling
  4. Manchester City
    42' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sane · Assist: O. Zinchenko
  5. Manchester City
    48' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo
  6. Manchester City
    56' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sterling · Assist: L. Sane
  7. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Agüero · On: Gabriel Jesus
  8. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: David Silva · On: P. Foden
  9. Manchester City
    69' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    O. Zinchenko
  10. FC Schalke 04
    69' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Embolo · On: S. Skrzybski
  11. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: L. Sane
  12. Manchester City
    72' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aymeric Laporte · On: F. Delph
  13. FC Schalke 04
    74' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. McKennie · On: H. Mendyl
  14. Manchester City
    78' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: L. Sane
  15. FC Schalke 04
    79' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Burgstaller · On: C. Teuchert
  16. Manchester City
    84' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: Bernardo Silva

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City FC Schalke 04
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 2
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 788 293
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 11 1
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 727 214
Shots Inside Box 14 0
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Jeffrey Bruma gave Manchester City an immediate advantage and allowed them to control the game.
  • ▸ Sergio Agüero's early goal set the tone for the match, giving Manchester City a strong start and morale boost.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like Gabriel Jesus and Phil Foden continued the offensive pressure, resulting in additional goals.