Manchester City defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1 as Phil Foden and Erling Haaland delivered standout performances during Champions League action on Wednesday. The victory lifted Pep Guardiola's squad into fourth place in the league phase standings, with the top eight advancing directly to the round of 16. City remain without a loss through four matches in the competition.
Foden opened the scoring during the 22nd minute by placing a low shot into the corner after Dortmund's defense gave him space outside the penalty area. The England international recorded his first Champions League goal in 12 months. Haaland extended the lead seven minutes later by finishing Jeremy Doku's pass, marking his fifth straight European goal across three different clubs. The Norwegian striker previously accomplished the feat with RB Salzburg and Dortmund before continuing the streak at City.
Foden added his second goal during the 57th minute with a curled strike. Waldemar Anton pulled one back for the visitors late in the match, but substitute Rayan Cherki restored the three-goal margin in stoppage time. Dortmund dropped to 12th place after falling behind early and failing to contain City's attack throughout the contest.
Foden opened the scoring during the 22nd minute by placing a low shot into the corner after Dortmund's defense gave him space outside the penalty area. The England international recorded his first Champions League goal in 12 months. Haaland extended the lead seven minutes later by finishing Jeremy Doku's pass, marking his fifth straight European goal across three different clubs. The Norwegian striker previously accomplished the feat with RB Salzburg and Dortmund before continuing the streak at City.
Foden added his second goal during the 57th minute with a curled strike. Waldemar Anton pulled one back for the visitors late in the match, but substitute Rayan Cherki restored the three-goal margin in stoppage time. Dortmund dropped to 12th place after falling behind early and failing to contain City's attack throughout the contest.
