Fans left horrified by Matheus Nunes’ injury during Man City vs Copenhagen Ouch 🤕😱. 🤢 “How can I mute a picture?”🙈 Even the Man City bench couldn’t bare to look
Manchester City welcomed Copenhagen to the Etihad Stadium with the goal of preserving their 3-1 advantage obtained in the previous encounter.
The match commenced with Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez swiftly finding the back of the net within the opening ten minutes, granting Pep Guardiola’s side a commanding 2-0 lead.
Shortly before the halftime whistle, Erling Haaland further extended City’s lead by scoring a third goal, effectively responding to Mohamed Elyounoussi’s earlier strike for Copenhagen.
However, just as the teams were heading into the break, Mario Balotelli ignited some unexpected excitement by setting off fireworks in the locker room, adding an element of surprise to the atmosphere.
In the second half, Nunes suffered a significant finger injury, prompting his substitution by Micah Hamilton. This incident sparked concern among fans and fueled discussions on various social media platforms.
Despite the setback, Manchester City ultimately secured a 3-1 victory on the night, resulting in a resounding 6-2 aggregate triumph and progression in the Champions League.
Reflecting on the match, former Liverpool and England defender Stephen Warnock commented on City’s comfortable performance, highlighting their cautious approach due to their lead from the first leg, which minimized the need for risky plays.
Meanwhile, in another Champions League fixture, Real Madrid solidified their spot in the quarter-finals with a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig.
Looking ahead, Manchester City’s focus now shifts to a highly anticipated Premier League showdown against Liverpool at Anfield this weekend, promising an electrifying clash between two football giants.