Copenhagen FC played host to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday night. Similar to the first-leg match in Denmark, City repeated their performance, securing a 3-1 victory over the visitors.
Pep Guardiola’s men started the game in spectacular fashion, opening the scoring just five minutes into the match with a goal from Manuel Akanji (5′, 1-0).
Four minutes later, Argentine forward Julian Alvarez (9′, 2-0) followed suit, doubling the lead within the first quarter-hour.
Despite Jacob Neestrup’s side facing a deficit, they didn’t give up. They managed to pull one back through Mohamed Elyounoussi (29′, 2-1).
City, always alert to capitalize on defensive errors, extended their lead to two goals again with a third goal.
Erling Haaland (45+3′, 3-1) capitalized on a beautiful cross from Rodri to score the third goal with his left foot, making it 3-1 at halftime.
The reigning champions, Manchester City, thus qualify for the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament for the seventh consecutive time.
