Man City v Young Boys LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as City cruise into knockouts
Man City 3-0 Young Boys: City qualified for the knockout stages with two games to spare after brushing aside their Swiss opponents
Manchester City qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds with a comfortable and comprehensive victory over Swiss side Young Boys at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola decided to risk starting Erling Haaland for the game after the striker was subbed off early at the weekend. It proved a great decision as the Norwegian opened the scoring, converting a penalty won by Matheus Nunes being brought down in the box.
City never looked uncomfortable and when the second goal went in, netted by a lovely finish from Phil Foden after he received a cross field pass from Jack Grealish, the hosts knew the game was done.
Sandro Lauper made a tough night more difficult for the visitors by getting himself sent off after accumulating two yellow cards but the last word went to Haaland. He added City’s third with a glorious strike across the box that saw the ball rocket into the far top corner.
Relive the Champions League action below plus get the latest odds and tips for this match right here:
Man City 1-0 Young Boys
29 mins: Erling Haaland gets up to full pace as the ball is played down the right side. Mohamed Camara is tasked with sticking with the big forward and does a fine job.
He tracks Haaland into the box, blocks the pass and sees the rebound off the Norwegian and out for a goal kick.
Man City 1-0 Young Boys
26 mins: That goal gives Manchester City the cushion that they need to qualify tonight. A draw will be enough for them as it stands but three points will guarantee it.
It may also open the floodgates against Young Boys who look like they’re outclassed tonight.
GOAL! Man City 1-0 Young Boys (Haaland, 23’)⚽️
23 mins: Haaland steps up and slots the ball into the bottom left hand corner. City lead!
Penalty to Man City!
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
22 mins: Sandro Lauper sticks a leg into a tackle on Matheus Nunes and hacks the midfielder down inside the box. Young Boys give the hosts a penalty and Erling Haaland is stepping up to take it.
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
19 mins: Walker gives the ball to Foden on the right wing. He slips it inside to Nunes who threads a pass into the box and gives it back to Foden.
He’s got a couple of players ahead of him and pulls it back to Lewis who is dispossessed.
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
16 mins: Save! Kyle Walker is the man to take the free kick and he nails a low effort around the wall. Anthony Racioppi leaps to the left and palms the shot away but sends it to Phil Foden.
Foden follows up with a shot of his onw but Racioppi jumps back to his right, sticks out a hand and keep this effort out as well!
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
15 mins: Mateo Kovacic and Erling Haaland combine wonderfully to work the ball through the middle before the City midfielder is brought down on the edge of the box.
City win a free kick in a very dangerous area as Loris Benito, who made the foul, is put in the book.
There’s a few City players lining up to take this set piece...
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
12 mins: Oh. Matheus Nunes is given the ball with a simple pass into the midfield. He spins towards goal then drives past three defenders to carry the ball to the edge of the box.
The final pass is terrible though and he overhits the ball as he looks to feed it across to Haaland.
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
9 mins: Close! Kyle Walker flicks the ball over the top as Erling Haaland makes a run into the box. He brings the ball under control and holds off Mohamed Camara.
Haaland fizzes off a shot from a tight angle and pings the ball into the hands of goalkeeper Anthon Racioppi.
This match won’t stay level for very long.
Man City 0-0 Young Boys
6 mins: Chance! Rico Lewis needs to score.
A reverse pass from Mateo Kovacic slips the ball into the box for Jack Grealish who holds it up then pokes a pass into Lewis who is wide open.
He side-foots a shot at goal but Loris Benito leaps in front of the ball and makes the block! Great defending.
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