Match report
Manchester City Defeats Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 in Champions League
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0–2
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Manchester City
Feb 24, 2021
Manchester City demonstrated their prowess in the UEFA Champions League, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0. Goals from Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus were the highlight of the match, securing a crucial win for City in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Bernardo Silva scored the opening goal for Manchester City at the 29th minute, assisted by João Cancelo.
- • Gabriel Jesus netted the second goal for Manchester City at the 65th minute, also assisted by Bernardo Silva.
- • Borussia Mönchengladbach made three substitutions, bringing on Marcus Thuram, V. Lazaro, and L. Stindl, to no avail.
- • Manchester City made three substitutions, with Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, and Sergio Agüero replacing key players.
Lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Sommer (G)
- 18 S. Lainer (D)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 30 N. Elvedi (D)
- 25 R. Bensebaini (D)
- 13 L. Stindl (F)
- 6 C. Kramer (M)
- 23 J. Hofmann (F)
- 32 F. Neuhaus (M)
- 8 D. Zakaria (M)
- 14 A. Plea (F)
Substitutes
- 10 M. Thuram
- 19 V. Lazaro
- 36 B. Embolo
- 11 H. Wolf
- 21 T. Sippel
- 17 O. Wendt
- 3 M. Lang
- 16 I. Traoré
- 7 P. Herrmann
- 31 M. Grün
- 24 T. Jantschke
- 15 L. Beyer
Manchester City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 27 João Cancelo (D)
- 14 A. Laporte (D)
- 3 Rúben Dias (D)
- 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
- 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 47 P. Foden (M)
- 7 R. Sterling (M)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 26 R. Mahrez
- 21 Ferran Torres
- 10 S. Agüero
- 69 T. Doyle
- 11 O. Zinchenko
- 13 Z. Steffen
- 33 S. Carson
- 22 B. Mendy
- 5 J. Stones
- 17 K. De Bruyne
- 25 Fernandinho
- 50 Eric García
Timeline
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29' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalBernardo Silva · Assist: João Cancelo
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63' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Plea · On: Marcus Thuram
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63' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lainer · On: V. Lazaro
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65' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Jesus · Assist: Bernardo Silva
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69' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Sterling · On: R. Mahrez
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74' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Stindl · On: B. Embolo
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80' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Foden · On: F. Torres
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80' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: S. Agüero
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87' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hofmann · On: H. Wolf
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 92% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 3 | 9 |
| Corners | 0 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 512 | 790 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 430 | 728 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Bernardo Silva at the 29th minute gave Manchester City a significant advantage, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
- ▸ The second goal by Gabriel Jesus at the 65th minute sealed the victory for Manchester City, quelling any hopes of a comeback from Borussia Mönchengladbach.