Manchester City secured a place in the Champions League semi-finals for the third time in four years after a hard-fought draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the quarterfinal. (NBC Sports’ ProSoccerTalk) Their aggregate victory over the German champions ended Bayern Munich’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
The game was intense, with both teams having opportunities to score. Erling Haaland, who has been in great form this season, scored for Bayern Munich, thus giving them a glimmer of hope. However, it was not enough for the German giants to overturn the 4-0 deficit that they faced after the first leg. (BBC)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola came up against his former club and showed his tactical prowess to see off Bayern Munich. (The Athletic) City controlled the game for long spells, and their dominance was evident in the number of attempts they had on goal. (ESPN)
Kevin De Bruyne was once again the star player for Manchester City. He created several chances for his team and was involved in many of their attacks. (CBS Sports) Despite their best efforts, however, City failed to score, which would have put the game beyond doubt.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, were not at their best. They looked labored and seemed to lack the spark that has made them one of the best teams in Europe in recent years. (The Analyst) They will be disappointed with their performance, but they will have to regroup and come back stronger next season.
With this result, Manchester City will now face holders Real Madrid in the semi-finals. (The Athletic) This will be a tough game, but City will be optimistic of their chances, given their recent form. They have been in great form this season, and it will take a special effort from Real Madrid to stop them. (Covers.com)
This result will also come as a boost for Manchester City, who are still fighting for the Premier League title. They are currently in second place and trail leaders Liverpool by just two points with six games remaining. (Manchester City FC) If they can maintain their form, they could finish the season with a domestic and European double.
