FC Copenhagen vs Man City final score, result, highlight as De Bruyne, Silva and Foden seal Champions League victory
Kevin De Bruyne produced a masterful performance as Manchester City claimed an authoritative 3-1 win at FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
De Bruyne was making his first appearance in the competition since last season’s final and silenced a partisan Parken crowd when he drilled home Phil Foden’s pass in the 12th minute.
Pep Guardiola’s side completely dominated the opening exchanges but an injury to Jack Grealish disturbed their momentum and Copenhagen debutant Magnus Mattsson finished emphatically following a dreadful error by Ederson.
Last season’s treble winners ensured they went in at the break 2-1 ahead, however, with De Bruyne assuming his customary role of provider for Bernardo Silva to deliciously dink beyond home goalkeeper Kamil Grabara.
Lineups:
Copenhagen (4-3-3 right to left): 1. Kamil Grabara (GK) — 2. Kevin Diks, 26. Scott McKenna, 3. Denis Vavro, 19. Elias Jerlert — 8. Magnus Mattsson (11. Jordan Larsson), 33. Rasmus Falk, 9. Diogo Goncalves (39. Oscar Hojlund) — 30. Elias Achouri (6. Christian Sorensen), 7. Viktor Claesson (14. Andreas Cornelius), 10. Mohamed Elyounoussi.
Man City (4-3-3, right to left): 31. Ederson (GK) — 2. Kyle Walker, 3. Ruben Dias, 5. John Stones, 6. Nathan Ake — 17. Kevin De Bruyne, 16. Rodri, 20. Bernardo Silva (27. Matheus Nunes) — 47. Phil Foden, 9. Erling Haaland, 10. Jack Grealish (11. Jeremy Doku).
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City re-established their early control for the majority of the second half, with several instances of brave defending and fine saves from Grabara to deny De Bruyne and Erling Haaland keeping the scoreline down.
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