Al Ain are in poor form. In the domestic league, the UAE team also struggled. So when compared to Man City, Al Ain became even smaller. And that contrast was shown by consecutive goals. In the 8th minute, Gundogan opened the score. In the 27th minute, new signing Claudio Echeverri made his mark with a magical free kick. He sent the ball curving, hitting the post and rolling into the net, raising the score to 2-0.
Man City only gave their opponents a breather for about 20 minutes at the end of the half before accelerating and earning the third goal. In the first half's injury time, Rami Rabia committed a foul in the penalty area and Haaland stepped up to successfully take the penalty kick.
Leading by 3 goals, Man City proactively slowed down the pace in the early part of the second half. But when the opponent was too weak, they took advantage of the opportunities to score 3 more goals in a row. In the 73rd minute, Gundogan completed his double with a neat finish, in the 84th minute Rodri scored his first goal after returning and in the 89th minute, new signing Cherki added his name to the scoreboard.
Man City played like a stroll against Al Ain |
With a crushing victory like a tennis set, Man City has officially won the ticket to the next round with Juventus. Among the 32 teams participating in the tournament, they are showing their overwhelming strength, just as the statement that midfielder Akanji made before the tournament when he considered "this is a real battle to start the new season, making up for the empty-handed campaign last time".
Man City have scored 8 goals, behind only Bayern and Juventus in terms of goals scored. But they are the only team that has not conceded a goal since the start of the tournament (along with Palmeiras). This form shows that they are a real candidate for this year's championship.
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Dang Lai
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