Manchester City kicked off their 2024/25 Champions League campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava. The match, played at the Tehelne Pole stadium in Slovakia, saw City dominate from start to finish.
Ilkay Gundogan opened the score for City with a clinical finish.
Phil Foden doubled the lead with a very technical curl, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Erling Haaland made his mark with a goal.
James McAtee scored his first ever goal for City, ensuring a comfortable win for Pep Guardiola’s side.
City’s dominance was evident throughout the match, with 28 shots on goal and three strikes against the woodwork. The victory extended their unbeaten away run in the Champions League to 12 matches, a club record.
This impressive performance is a strong indication of City’s intent to make a deep run in the competition this season.
With a squad full of talent and a manager with a proven track record in European football, City will be a force to be reckoned with.