Match report

Manchester City Defeats FC Copenhagen 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–1
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Mar 6, 2024

Manchester City stuns FC Copenhagen with a convincing 3-1 win in their UEFA Champions League match. Early goals by M. Akanji and J. Álvarez set the tone, though M. Elyounoussi reduced the deficit for FC Copenhagen. The final blow came from Erling Haaland just before halftime.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City scored three goals through M. Akanji (5'), J. Álvarez (9'), and E. Haaland (45'+3').
  • • FC Copenhagen's only goal was from M. Elyounoussi at 29'.
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams; notable ones include Rodri being replaced by Sergio Gómez for Manchester City.
  • • A. Cornelius and M. Mattsson received yellow cards for FC Copenhagen.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 82 R. Lewis (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 27 Matheus Nunes (M)
  • 52 O. Bobb (M)
  • 19 J. Álvarez (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 92 M. Hamilton
  • 56 J. Wright
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 76 Mahamadou Susoho
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 18 S. Ortega

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 2 K. Diks (D)
  • 26 S. McKenna (D)
  • 22 P. Ankersen (M)
  • 36 W. Clem (M)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 19 E. Jelert (M)
  • 47 V. Froholdt (F)
  • 30 E. Achouri (F)
  • 18 O. Óskarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 R. Bardghji
  • 8 M. Mattsson
  • 39 O. Højlund
  • 14 A. Cornelius
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 11 J. Larsson
  • 6 C. Sørensen
  • 20 N. Boilesen
  • 31 R. Rúnarsson
  • 61 O. Buur

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    5' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Akanji · Assist: J. Álvarez
  2. Manchester City
    9' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez
  3. FC Copenhagen
    29' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Elyounoussi · Assist: O. Oskarsson
  4. Manchester City
    45'+3 Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: Rodri
  5. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodri · On: Sergio Gómez
  6. FC Copenhagen
    58' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Achouri · On: R. Bardghji
  7. FC Copenhagen
    58' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Froholdt · On: M. Mattsson
  8. Manchester City
    68' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rúben Dias · On: J. Stones
  9. FC Copenhagen
    68' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Clem · On: O. Hojlund
  10. FC Copenhagen
    69' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Oskarsson · On: A. Cornelius
  11. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nunes · On: M. Hamilton
  12. FC Copenhagen
    78' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Jelert · On: B. Meling
  13. FC Copenhagen
    84' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cornelius

    Foul

  14. Manchester City
    88' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Haaland · On: Jacob Wright
  15. FC Copenhagen
    90' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mattsson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City FC Copenhagen
Fouls 5 9
Pass Accuracy 93% 88%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 819 363
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.77 1.23
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 761 318
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's rapid-fire early goals within the first 10 minutes established their dominance over FC Copenhagen.
  • ▸ The introduction of E. Haaland's goal just before halftime secured Manchester City’s victory, despite a late surge from FC Copenhagen.