Match report

Manchester City Defeats Bayern Munich 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–0
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Apr 11, 2023

In an impressive display of footballing prowess, Manchester City stuns defending champions Bayern Munich with a resounding 3-0 win in the UEFA Champions League. The match was characterized by precise passing and clinical finishing, with Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Erling Haaland scoring for City.

Key Facts

  • • Rodri opened the scoring at 27 minutes, assisted by Bernardo Silva.
  • • Bernardo Silva doubled Manchester City's lead in the 70th minute with an assist from Erling Haaland.
  • • Erling Haaland sealed the win for Manchester City with a goal in the 76th minute, set up by John Stones.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Álvarez
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 32 M. Perrone
  • 18 S. Ortega
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 4 K. Phillips
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 80 C. Palmer
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 27 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 5 B. Pavard (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 11 K. Coman (M)
  • 42 J. Musiala (M)
  • 10 L. Sané (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 S. Mané
  • 25 T. Müller
  • 22 João Cancelo
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 23 D. Blind
  • 38 R. Gravenberch
  • 35 J. Schenk
  • 40 N. Mazraoui
  • 44 J. Stanišić
  • 20 B. Sarr
  • 39 M. Tel

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    27' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodri · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  2. Manchester City
    48' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo Silva

    Foul

  3. Bayern Munich
    49' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Davies

    Foul

  4. Manchester City
    68' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: J. Álvarez
  5. Bayern Munich
    69' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Musiala · On: S. Mané
  6. Manchester City
    70' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: E. Haaland
  7. Manchester City
    76' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: J. Stones
  8. Bayern Munich
    80' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: T. Müller
  9. Bayern Munich
    80' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Davies · On: João Cancelo
  10. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Benjamin Pavard

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Bayern Munich
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 427 558
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 1.92 0.85
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 351 487
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Rodri at 27 minutes settled Manchester City’s nerves and provided an initial boost.
  • ▸ Bernardo Silva's second goal in the 70th minute, following a strong run from Erling Haaland, effectively extinguished Bayern Munich's hopes of recovery.