Manchester City vs Copenhagen 3-1 - All Goals & Highlights - Champions League
(Manchester City vs Copenhagen football match result) - Pep Guardiola's squad easily defeated Copenhagen at home at the Etihad Stadium in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16.
In the early morning of March 7th (Vietnam time), Manchester City entered the second leg match with very high form, including a 3-1 victory over Copenhagen in the first leg.
As the match entered the 5th minute, Man City took the lead with a goal from defender Manuel Akanji.
Building on their momentum, the home team doubled their advantage just 4 minutes later. Julian Alvarez scored for Man City with a decisive shot from the edge of the penalty area.
The visitors then unexpectedly reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the 29th minute. Elyounoussi found the net past goalkeeper Ederson in a one-on-one situation.
However, Man City still ended the first half with a two-goal lead, as Erling Haaland scored against the Danish team in the 45+3rd minute to make it 3-1.
Haaland shines as Man City confidently advances to the quarter-finals of the 2023/24 Champions League. Photo: GETTY.
Man City had an easy day against Copenhagen. Photo: GETTY.
Entering the second half, Man City continued to dominate completely over the Danish opponent. However, Pep Guardiola made personnel changes to preserve the fitness of key players, significantly reducing the team's strength.
Meanwhile, Copenhagen also failed to apply pressure on Man City's goal due to the significant gap in quality between the two teams.
Overall, Man City secured a 3-1 victory over Copenhagen and a 6-2 aggregate scoreline over the two legs, thus advancing to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24.