absolutely, mahrez would’ve been excellent too but silva just covers way more ground and will track back all the way back to ederson if he has to. It’ll be a huuuge loss for us if he leaves for barca or psg this summer, no Bellingham or Mac allister can replace this man
@@satbirvirdi7160 I agree. Psg vs Man city 2021 semi final second leg. Ruben became maldini that night. But this for me is the best because Bayern munich is a harder team to overcome. Psg were clueless in both ties against city.
Was always going to need 12 months to adapt to a style and standard that's like night and day compared to what he knew at Villa. He's one of the best ball carriers in Europe. He could and should score a few more than he does but he creates so much space for his team-nates by attracting opposition players who constantly end up fouling him because they can't get the ball. Fantastic player.
@@rfdm7270 Coman had a pretty terrible game and I’m not sure how much of it is down to the defending. Couldn’t beat Ake for the first half hour. He and Sané switched wings and he was having just as much trouble if not more with Akanji. God what an entertaining match
@@ewitdakey8683 they’ve definitely both had outstanding seasons but I’ve come to expect a mistake or two from Akanji. It was like we had 3 clones of Dias tonight
I think some people have said boring In relation to they just win all the time which to them is boring but tbh they are just absolute quality and tonight they were at their best
To tactically and passionately devour Bayern Munich is incredible, even if I think Bayern are at their least stable spot in years. Gnabry was completely frozen out, Aké and Akanji were immense in keeping compact and not allowing the pacey wingers to stretch play and City’s midfield was so switched on to bring the play forward. What I will say, Bayern’s head loss was incredibly worrying to see. Musiala, Upamecano and Alphonso Davies were completely swallowed up by the end. It’s a testament to City’s attackers but it’s also an indictment of Bayern’s current state. Maybe letting Nagelsmann go right before an intense run hung the players out to dry
In fairness those 3 players are really young. All under 24. But I agree that sacking your head coach who wasn’t performing well but also wasnt performing horrible prior 3 important fixtures(Dortmund, pokal, ucl) just isn’t productive. Learning a new formation, being nervous to impress a new manager, and building a new managerial relationship isn’t easy and for sure isn’t easy to do during the hardest 2 weeks of the season. Shoulda woulda coulda, hell nagelsman may have lost 5-0 or won 3-0 if he was the head coach but we’ll never know.
Nathan Ake is the most underrated footballer in the world, along with Stones and Akanji. Grealish on fire, Dias best CB in the world, then Haaland, Bernardo, KDB, Rodri and more, what a team, what a performance, winning the treble.
I’ll say right this second on behalf of all of us that that analysis of John Stones, as a decoy and breaking down how he passes a lot but not key areas is why JLA is THAT GUY. Love to you and your family James.
I can't remember watching a game played with more skill and determination. Forget international. This is the pinnacle of football we are watching. We are so lucky to be able to watch this team week in week out.
fun fact about the situation leading to the first goal: tuchel screamed („nicht so weit, Leon!“) exactly when goretzka commited too far wide. tuchel immeadiately recognized that goretzka left some space behind in the middle and that this might get dangerous. and just seconds later rodri steps in this little space that opened up and punished it. with a wonder strike, yes - but it shows also how small the margins are at this level.
Man City were so solid all around that it made Bayern really hesitate and scratch their heads as to "what should we even do". They were so stumped that they started making a lot of silly mistakes later on because they were trying to overdo it too much.
Pep is a genius watching him tinker with team throughout the season while everyone questioned him all season long and praising Arsenal just for him to come at the business end of the season with this team, with these tactic’s functioning like a machine is incredible. They could win a treble this season 😮
@@adrianos198 yeah that’s true but Pep created these players except for maybe Haaland none of these players were considered world class when they joined. Now almost all of them are.
Spot on, elite level game....Ake, Stones, Dais, Rodri, Akanji, Bernardo, All 9's. Bayern tried a physical game with fast wingers. Not to mention Sommer made 2 great saves
Excellent all over. Maybe the most impressed I've been by Akanji, Ake unreal in 1v1s. So so good, more than I believe. I did think Bayern looked disjointed. Players always seemed to far apart, nowhere near enough movement off the ball, everyone wanted it too feet. But City made them look average and deserve all the credit.
My man of the match was stones. Exceptional display of the modern „CB“. He looked like the best CDM in the world no 🧢. Haaland ran 12 k + assist+ goal, you can’t expect more from ur striker . Bernardo was great as well but everybody played great even ederson made good saves and some great passes.
I always had a fantasy that if I were a top manager I would be the first to have success from playing a genuine 4-2-4 formation. I always believed the window of opportunity for the two man midfield was in 2016, signing Kante and Renato Sanchez. Watching Bernardo Silva makes me believe it could still be possible to this day.
one thing I noticed you didn’t mention (and most people seem to not be noticing) is Grealish coming back on defence and doing it incredibly. he’s been doing it in a lot of games lately but he especially showed up with it in this game. he’s playing like a top class left back while still always being where he’s needed in the attack too. A while ago Pep said that Foden can now play as a left back if he wants to play him there and honestly that seems to be what he’s doing with both of them, the defending from Jack is just incredible especially considering that’s not his role in the team at all
Rodri(go) is my man of the match, not just for the goal that he scored that made City relax and play with more freedom and calmness, but for his incredible composure in the build-up phase that makes it easier for City to progress the ball and gain control of the game. He is also a huge presence defensively, he won almost every duel and tackle that he went into, the best part however is that he did not have to tackle to make up for a mistake, he was proactive and stepped in front of his opponent and won the ball most of the times which allowed Man City to sustain attacking pressure. He is like a reincarnation of Sergio Busquets but much more commanding defensively and a threat from long range as we saw today.
Pep is 1 step ahead of everyone in the prem and 1.5 steps above the rest of Europe. 4 CBs? At one time? In 2023? Stop it! John Stones playing as a roaming defender? And he just goes... wherever?
I know this vids gonna hurt as a Bayern fan. Can’t complain tho we were completely outplayed and outcompeted on every level. So disappointing as this DOES NOT happen to us…
As a city fan it really didn’t matter how many goals we scored today because as soon as we step foot in the Allianz it could all be over. Don’t think it’s quite talked about enough the disparity between city’s games home and away, defensively we always look considerably weaker. Best of luck for next week
@@evenmagical You are most likely right. I don't think the Allianz is that much of a fortress, look what that 2018/19 Liverpool side did to them. But teams like PSG have lost from a greater winning margin
Just got home from the game- need to watch it back but from the stands; has pep done it again with revolutionising a defence. He made this new breed of winger full backs and is now going for 4 titans at the back. The weakest of the 4 being akanji was still exceptional tonight. The whole team was class , I want arsenal now… come on citeh
I feel like Pep wants Mahrez when he wants width, I remember a game against PSG where Pep just stretched the play when against very compact defences, whereas to more energetic defences Pep wants Silvas intelligence and energy
Akanji was bullying Musiala. A few challenges were brutal, you can literally see Musiala in actual pain. Goretzka had put in some good ones too. Kudos to the ref.
Pep is also a genius for playing stones cb out of possession opposed to rb as he has been in the last 2 games because it not only allows akanji to be a pacey rb but also allows stones to pick up and follow the strikers and be more free which matches with bayern's fluidity in attack and fast sane on the left
The entire back four was absolutely class, pep is a genius constantly changing to adapt. 4 centre half’s at the back today and we looked fantastic! So many times he’s adapted and won, no striker when city won the league, the messi false 9 etc etc. incredible manager who gets the best out of his players, rodri is the best cdm currently in the world and jack and Bernardo run their full backs ragged. Absolutely class performance against one of the most dangerous and well rounded teams in world football.
IMO Bernardo Silva was MOTM but Dias, Rodri and Akanji 10/10. Bernardo was relentless defensively, his passing was great and that one sequence when he got the double nutmeg cutting in from the right was nuts.
It's rare to have a game. In which you could literally give MOTM to any 1 of the starting 11 minus Ederson! Heck, even 1 of the substitutes deserves a shout. This wasn't a Manchester City beautiful football type of performance. This was a doggedly determined Manchester City performance! The work rate from every City player was immense. They defended so well as a group. Man City just wanted it more. Worked so hard to get this result. And Pep got his lineup, tactics, & substitutions spot on. Well done to the players, Pep, and all the coaches! A total team effort. C'mon CI-TEH!!!🙌💙
@fourkinggulliman2268 Definitely!👍 Wasn't my intention to belittle his efforts. Just don't think he was involved enough to warrant MOTM consideration. Largely because of the collective efforts of Manchester City's defenders.
@@ryanschultz4119 I personally reckon that individually Dias put out one of the best performances as a central defender I've ever seen, he won everything.
@fourkinggulliman2268 Dias was phenomenal! His physicality while man marking. Putting his body on the line to block multiple shots. Likely saving atleast 1 goal. Great shout for Dias!
Gnabry and Musiala are the two i contribute to the rodri goal. Neither of them picked rodri up. Musiala tried to but it was too late by the time the pass was made to rodri.
Clueless American/casual football viewer here. Man city just made themselves a new fan. That team is so much fun to watch man. Didn’t really support a club in Europe before Monday but now I’m all in.
This city team is slowly developing as a team and combined with one of the best individual players and the best coach. This city team work as a team and it’s not easy to change selfish players like Grealish, Halland, etc to become a team player. And don’t even mention Pep the coach (tactically, game play, substitutions, etc) is the best coach in the world.
As an Arsenal fan... Er, Houston we have a problem. What a sensational team they are, if AFC can hold on to win this Premier League season it will be a monumental achievement.
Defensively this was the best I think City have ever looked. There were so few times Bayern was even able to create shots. City blocked SO many threatening shots and refused to break. It was beautiful football.
Not playing Mahrez and putting in Bernardo was key. The game was way too physical for Mahrez last night. Mahrez will get time (and have a say...) In the second half of the second leg when the game really opens up. City to go through in another intense game next week.
"Grealish man he is basically everything attacker,midfielder and defender fantastic in everything. "He may not be the second gullit but he will be the first jack grealish".
Nah. He was excellent but no better than Ake. Grealish and Stones also had great games, Rodri was magnificent, but Bernardo Silva was out of this world.
John Stones has become an immense player for City & England over the past couple of years. Still gets a little overlooked though due to his early reputation that he hasn't managed to fully get rid of somehow 🤷♂
Exactly my thoughts, monsters everywhere. I don't want to say my thoughts since I am lazy, but I agree with city being all beasts. It was a fantastic game, as a bayern fan I enjoyed it but felt bad for my team since they really tried
If it wasn't for Sommer it would have been an absolute embarrassment. I'm seeing articles about pundits blaming him, when he had an outstanding performance considering how many shots on target City got.
I think the first two goals killed Bayern that rodri shot was out of nowhere and against the flow , while that upamecano brain fart just killed the tie, shame this tie could have a different outcome (If not the fir the second goal)
John fuck*n Stones was mind altering. Today Pep had me worried as an Arsenal fan for the First time this season. Grealish was close to Stones. But wow STONES, ARTETA NEEDS TO SIGN ASAP
The reintroduction of Silva into the team was pivotal
absolutely, mahrez would’ve been excellent too but silva just covers way more ground and will track back all the way back to ederson if he has to. It’ll be a huuuge loss for us if he leaves for barca or psg this summer, no Bellingham or Mac allister can replace this man
@@edenholt4394 Macallister might be able to although he’ll never be as elite of a ball carrier as silva
Especially with his tracking back, I think that’s what he does a lot better than mahrez
Notice how Mahrez does not complain about getting benched unlike some others
My message to my mate dave at 5pm silva must play..hold my beer
Best defensive performance I ever seen from City.
Dias, Ake, Stones, Rodri all 10/10 performances tonight
Don’t forget Akanji! He was class too
Vs PSG 2021 was mad as well
@@satbirvirdi7160 I agree. Psg vs Man city 2021 semi final second leg. Ruben became maldini that night. But this for me is the best because Bayern munich is a harder team to overcome. Psg were clueless in both ties against city.
Why does everyone leave Akanji out
The fact nearly every comment is talking about a different city player shows how good that performance was!
Grealish is honestly proving his worth game by game.
Grealish = definition of press resistant
reminds me of Sergio Busquets but mobile and agile 😅
Aki is massive to grealish on the left..trusting each other
Was always going to need 12 months to adapt to a style and standard that's like night and day compared to what he knew at Villa. He's one of the best ball carriers in Europe. He could and should score a few more than he does but he creates so much space for his team-nates by attracting opposition players who constantly end up fouling him because they can't get the ball. Fantastic player.
@@chadbrick67 beast combo those two
Cancelo getting the boot was so helpful for him.
Dias MOTM by far, best game I’ve seen him have for us. Not one player put a foot wrong for city today tbf.
he looked like the Dias you signed. stones is so good
Dias was excellent but no one was MOTM "by far". Incredible team performance. 10/10 performances all over the pitch.
akanji as well bullied coman
@@AzureSkyes I get that, but without him we would have at least conceded one goal. Since he’s come back we have looked close to unbeatable.
@@AzureSkyes bro are you okay
Akanji was immense. Probably the best defensive performance I've seen from any player in Europe this season, wow
yup you are spot on he bullied coman
@@rfdm7270 Coman had a pretty terrible game and I’m not sure how much of it is down to the defending. Couldn’t beat Ake for the first half hour. He and Sané switched wings and he was having just as much trouble if not more with Akanji. God what an entertaining match
@@IHamilton9320 yeah but Ake and Akangi have been doing this to every attacker all season they’re both excellent 1 v 1 defenders.
@@ewitdakey8683 they’ve definitely both had outstanding seasons but I’ve come to expect a mistake or two from Akanji. It was like we had 3 clones of Dias tonight
Dias, Stones and Ake were just as good this match alone.
This has to put to bed the fallacy that Pep's City are 'boring to watch'. They were absolutely electrifying tonight
I think some people have said boring In relation to they just win all the time which to them is boring but tbh they are just absolute quality and tonight they were at their best
The term "boring" was used to describe Manchester City, and in particular Sergio Aguero recently on this very channel.
Only is boring when our competition can’t come close
@@ryanschultz4119 salty Man City fan wants all the trophies AND wants to be sucked off for it at the same time 😂😂 have a day off victim complex
I think now it's different and more exciting compared to the start of this season tbh
I can’t put into words how perfect that performance was from city. To be able to shut Bayern Munich down like that is something special.
The atmosphere at the Etihad was insane last night. We bossed it
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@@jaketeall9665 watch the highlight of rodri’s goal and listen
To tactically and passionately devour Bayern Munich is incredible, even if I think Bayern are at their least stable spot in years. Gnabry was completely frozen out, Aké and Akanji were immense in keeping compact and not allowing the pacey wingers to stretch play and City’s midfield was so switched on to bring the play forward.
What I will say, Bayern’s head loss was incredibly worrying to see. Musiala, Upamecano and Alphonso Davies were completely swallowed up by the end. It’s a testament to City’s attackers but it’s also an indictment of Bayern’s current state. Maybe letting Nagelsmann go right before an intense run hung the players out to dry
In fairness those 3 players are really young. All under 24. But I agree that sacking your head coach who wasn’t performing well but also wasnt performing horrible prior 3 important fixtures(Dortmund, pokal, ucl) just isn’t productive. Learning a new formation, being nervous to impress a new manager, and building a new managerial relationship isn’t easy and for sure isn’t easy to do during the hardest 2 weeks of the season. Shoulda woulda coulda, hell nagelsman may have lost 5-0 or won 3-0 if he was the head coach but we’ll never know.
What a game!
Nathan Ake is the most underrated footballer in the world, along with Stones and Akanji. Grealish on fire, Dias best CB in the world, then Haaland, Bernardo, KDB, Rodri and more, what a team, what a performance, winning the treble.
That was a surgical win. City are hungry for a treble and I can see it happening
The way pep let's Silva float all around that side like Messi is crazy. Perfect team choice. Tuchel absolutely did not pick the right time
Up there with our best performances in the last couple seasons. That back three of Ake Dias and Akanji was immense
Anyone who has watched city this season knows how immense Ake has been, just cos he came from Bournemouth people view him differently
Absolutely.
Dias showed he is the best centre back in the world today.
Wait and watch Militao at work tommorrow the actual UCL winner 🫡
@@JesseShortss Nah, it's Araújo especially in partnership with Christensen.
@@JesseShortssi can’t believe some people actually think militao is a good defender let alone the best itw😭😭
I’ll say right this second on behalf of all of us that that analysis of John Stones, as a decoy and breaking down how he passes a lot but not key areas is why JLA is THAT GUY. Love to you and your family James.
What a game! The pace was relentless, City were unreal
Haaland has been amazing this season
Nathan Ake, he’s good, but is he good?? Yeah he’s good.
I can't remember watching a game played with more skill and determination. Forget international. This is the pinnacle of football we are watching. We are so lucky to be able to watch this team week in week out.
fun fact about the situation leading to the first goal: tuchel screamed („nicht so weit, Leon!“) exactly when goretzka commited too far wide. tuchel immeadiately recognized that goretzka left some space behind in the middle and that this might get dangerous. and just seconds later rodri steps in this little space that opened up and punished it. with a wonder strike, yes - but it shows also how small the margins are at this level.
quality and interesting comment
Goretzka was hiding last night. Really poor performance from him
You could tell pep smelled blood in the water bringing Alvarez on when de bruyne came off. He wanted to put it out of reach
Alvarez was superb aswell in the limited time he got
Man City were so solid all around that it made Bayern really hesitate and scratch their heads as to "what should we even do". They were so stumped that they started making a lot of silly mistakes later on because they were trying to overdo it too much.
Pep is a genius watching him tinker with team throughout the season while everyone questioned him all season long and praising Arsenal just for him to come at the business end of the season with this team, with these tactic’s functioning like a machine is incredible. They could win a treble this season 😮
I mean it's hardly a surprise the team is loaded.
@@adrianos198 yeah that’s true but Pep created these players except for maybe Haaland none of these players were considered world class when they joined. Now almost all of them are.
@@adrianos198 😪 loaded but outspent by rivals for the last 3/4 years. Give pep his props for figuring out how to get the most out of this group
He has the team to ‘tinker’, that’s what money can buy.
Spot on, elite level game....Ake, Stones, Dais, Rodri, Akanji, Bernardo, All 9's. Bayern tried a physical game with fast wingers. Not to mention Sommer made 2 great saves
Excellent all over. Maybe the most impressed I've been by Akanji, Ake unreal in 1v1s. So so good, more than I believe.
I did think Bayern looked disjointed. Players always seemed to far apart, nowhere near enough movement off the ball, everyone wanted it too feet. But City made them look average and deserve all the credit.
My man of the match was stones. Exceptional display of the modern „CB“. He looked like the best CDM in the world no 🧢. Haaland ran 12 k + assist+ goal, you can’t expect more from ur striker . Bernardo was great as well but everybody played great even ederson made good saves and some great passes.
the crazy thing is sommer could be motm- underrated lerformance
Phenomenal analysis again James. Only disappointing part was that it's taken you this long to give Ake his flowers. He's been imperious this season.
I always had a fantasy that if I were a top manager I would be the first to have success from playing a genuine 4-2-4 formation. I always believed the window of opportunity for the two man midfield was in 2016, signing Kante and Renato Sanchez. Watching Bernardo Silva makes me believe it could still be possible to this day.
one thing I noticed you didn’t mention (and most people seem to not be noticing) is Grealish coming back on defence and doing it incredibly. he’s been doing it in a lot of games lately but he especially showed up with it in this game. he’s playing like a top class left back while still always being where he’s needed in the attack too. A while ago Pep said that Foden can now play as a left back if he wants to play him there and honestly that seems to be what he’s doing with both of them, the defending from Jack is just incredible especially considering that’s not his role in the team at all
Akanji,Grealish,Rodri,Dias,Ake,Silva, The great Erl. Dangerous Man City
First time I've visited. After watching, I immediately subscribed, something I rarely do but your insights and analysis were outstanding.
dias akanji and rodri put on a defensive masterclass
Alvarez was so good when he came on
that cross to Stones…he’s absolutely superb
Rodri(go) is my man of the match, not just for the goal that he scored that made City relax and play with more freedom and calmness, but for his incredible composure in the build-up phase that makes it easier for City to progress the ball and gain control of the game. He is also a huge presence defensively, he won almost every duel and tackle that he went into, the best part however is that he did not have to tackle to make up for a mistake, he was proactive and stepped in front of his opponent and won the ball most of the times which allowed Man City to sustain attacking pressure. He is like a reincarnation of Sergio Busquets but much more commanding defensively and a threat from long range as we saw today.
He set a record for most ball recoveries for a prem player in the champions league last night. Says it all. Immense
Pep is 1 step ahead of everyone in the prem and 1.5 steps above the rest of Europe.
4 CBs? At one time? In 2023?
Stop it! John Stones playing as a roaming defender? And he just goes... wherever?
Really good analysis here and the best I’ve seen for a while
I know this vids gonna hurt as a Bayern fan. Can’t complain tho we were completely outplayed and outcompeted on every level. So disappointing as this DOES NOT happen to us…
As a city fan it really didn’t matter how many goals we scored today because as soon as we step foot in the Allianz it could all be over. Don’t think it’s quite talked about enough the disparity between city’s games home and away, defensively we always look considerably weaker. Best of luck for next week
@@edenholt4394 was about to say the same thing, we should have pushed for 4 to be out of sight
@@Harry-qj3bqwe’re not losing by 4 goals man…
@@evenmagical You are most likely right. I don't think the Allianz is that much of a fortress, look what that 2018/19 Liverpool side did to them. But teams like PSG have lost from a greater winning margin
@@edenholt4394 Bro as a Bayern fan. Ain't no way you guys losing at Allianz. 4-0 At home VS city ??? I ain't buying it.
Just got home from the game- need to watch it back but from the stands; has pep done it again with revolutionising a defence. He made this new breed of winger full backs and is now going for 4 titans at the back. The weakest of the 4 being akanji was still exceptional tonight.
The whole team was class , I want arsenal now… come on citeh
Quality analysis as always James. Honestly Man City we’re just insane. Keep smashing the content mate 👏🏻👏🏻
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Letting Cancelo go was the best thing to happen to City
In a team of kdb, Haaland, Silva, Dias etc, imo grealish is looking like their best player
How long will it last
I feel like Pep wants Mahrez when he wants width, I remember a game against PSG where Pep just stretched the play when against very compact defences, whereas to more energetic defences Pep wants Silvas intelligence and energy
Upamecano had a nightmare of a performance.
Akanji was bullying Musiala. A few challenges were brutal, you can literally see Musiala in actual pain. Goretzka had put in some good ones too. Kudos to the ref.
Pep is also a genius for playing stones cb out of possession opposed to rb as he has been in the last 2 games because it not only allows akanji to be a pacey rb but also allows stones to pick up and follow the strikers and be more free which matches with bayern's fluidity in attack and fast sane on the left
Great analysis James. Thoroughly enjoy your enthusiasm for the sport
The entire back four was absolutely class, pep is a genius constantly changing to adapt. 4 centre half’s at the back today and we looked fantastic! So many times he’s adapted and won, no striker when city won the league, the messi false 9 etc etc. incredible manager who gets the best out of his players, rodri is the best cdm currently in the world and jack and Bernardo run their full backs ragged. Absolutely class performance against one of the most dangerous and well rounded teams in world football.
Shoutout to ederson too for recent criticism and being a wall in goal.
IMO Bernardo Silva was MOTM but Dias, Rodri and Akanji 10/10. Bernardo was relentless defensively, his passing was great and that one sequence when he got the double nutmeg cutting in from the right was nuts.
he got 4 in that sequence, never seen that before!!!
Ruben Dias was def my player of the match. He was everywhere for man city defensively and bailed them out multiple time.
Dias, Rodri, Bernardo, Akanji, Ake, Grealish, KDB, Ederson, Haaaland, Stones and Ederson was my motm
Everything changed when Alvarez came in
@@space1734 true how could I forget
It's rare to have a game. In which you could literally give MOTM to any 1 of the starting 11 minus Ederson! Heck, even 1 of the substitutes deserves a shout. This wasn't a Manchester City beautiful football type of performance. This was a doggedly determined Manchester City performance! The work rate from every City player was immense. They defended so well as a group. Man City just wanted it more. Worked so hard to get this result. And Pep got his lineup, tactics, & substitutions spot on. Well done to the players, Pep, and all the coaches! A total team effort. C'mon CI-TEH!!!🙌💙
Eddie made some good saves too
@fourkinggulliman2268 Definitely!👍 Wasn't my intention to belittle his efforts. Just don't think he was involved enough to warrant MOTM consideration. Largely because of the collective efforts of Manchester City's defenders.
@@ryanschultz4119 I personally reckon that individually Dias put out one of the best performances as a central defender I've ever seen, he won everything.
@fourkinggulliman2268 Dias was phenomenal! His physicality while man marking. Putting his body on the line to block multiple shots. Likely saving atleast 1 goal. Great shout for Dias!
Ake is the only player who has shut down Saka... and he’s done it twice...
They are so so so good. Terrifying as an arsenal fan
Gnabry and Musiala are the two i contribute to the rodri goal. Neither of them picked rodri up. Musiala tried to but it was too late by the time the pass was made to rodri.
Clueless American/casual football viewer here. Man city just made themselves a new fan. That team is so much fun to watch man. Didn’t really support a club in Europe before Monday but now I’m all in.
Since Ake has started supporting Grealish on the Left, both are proving to be so worth having for City. Genuinely unreal all over the left wing
This city team is slowly developing as a team and combined with one of the best individual players and the best coach.
This city team work as a team and it’s not easy to change selfish players like Grealish, Halland, etc to become a team player.
And don’t even mention Pep the coach (tactically, game play, substitutions, etc) is the best coach in the world.
Such high quality analysis
Hey Jim, hey everyone, hope you’re all doing well! 😊 Such a great game! Only Forwards 👈😄👉🐌
With the crazy talented Cities Line up and reverse team Pep had flexibility to translate his genius mind to the fields
As an Arsenal fan... Er, Houston we have a problem. What a sensational team they are, if AFC can hold on to win this Premier League season it will be a monumental achievement.
Man I could have sworn this guy would have had 2-3 million subscribers. Only 200,000? Absolutely criminal
Defensively this was the best I think City have ever looked. There were so few times Bayern was even able to create shots. City blocked SO many threatening shots and refused to break. It was beautiful football.
Not playing Mahrez and putting in Bernardo was key. The game was way too physical for Mahrez last night. Mahrez will get time (and have a say...) In the second half of the second leg when the game really opens up. City to go through in another intense game next week.
Every had such a good game like Jesus Christ every city player just had some of their best games
"Grealish man he is basically everything attacker,midfielder and defender fantastic in everything.
"He may not be the second gullit but he will be the first jack grealish".
Last 9 games, City 34-3 on aggregate.
The man of the match, I think was Ruben Dias. I’m a Tottenham fan right, but the amount of important tackles and blocks he made were mental
Nah. He was excellent but no better than Ake. Grealish and Stones also had great games, Rodri was magnificent, but Bernardo Silva was out of this world.
John Stones has become an immense player for City & England over the past couple of years. Still gets a little overlooked though due to his early reputation that he hasn't managed to fully get rid of somehow 🤷♂
Exactly my thoughts, monsters everywhere. I don't want to say my thoughts since I am lazy, but I agree with city being all beasts. It was a fantastic game, as a bayern fan I enjoyed it but felt bad for my team since they really tried
Dias or silva for me was the man of the match
changing your manager in the run up to a huge game might have caused this as they haven't had much time to adjust to tuchel's tactics
That being said City winning 3-0 is very impressive
We're gonna have to talk about what they are doing to football after they likely win the Treble whilst under heavy investigation...
Bayern was shocked at the high level team they faced. The premier league is a different beast, City & chelsea destroyed all the top German teams
Akanji was crazy that match
If it wasn't for Sommer it would have been an absolute embarrassment. I'm seeing articles about pundits blaming him, when he had an outstanding performance considering how many shots on target City got.
Silva what a player
man of the match - can i give it to the back four?
Bernardo wad exceptional 😅😅
Bernardo Silva in the CL is different gravy
Ake played really well. Couldn’t quite pick him as MOTM but just a shout out for a great performance
I don’t think people are talking about how good Dias has been post World Cup
Silva is built that way 🧨
I think the first two goals killed Bayern that rodri shot was out of nowhere and against the flow , while that upamecano brain fart just killed the tie, shame this tie could have a different outcome (If not the fir the second goal)
John fuck*n Stones was mind altering. Today Pep had me worried as an Arsenal fan for the First time this season. Grealish was close to Stones. But wow STONES, ARTETA NEEDS TO SIGN ASAP
If City can’t win the Champions League this year they never will
What is that website he’s getting the stats from?
People always say “City play boring football” yet we’re involved in some of the most entertaining matches of all time.
Boring!!!???
Where in the heck did that come from?
The entire defensive line was MOTM
Haaland ran 12k!!! Goal and assist. Motm.
Not motm ahead of Bernardo, stones, Dias, Rodri. Not one player put in lower than an 8/10. Such a complete performance
City have started dominating the midfield again and that’s always a scary thing for any opposition.
heck of a long drive back to London for me but we’ll worth it. Superb performance from every player.
guys which website does he use for the stats?
4 nutmeg's in one sequence???? MOTM Bernardo silva, way ahead of the crowd by years!!!!!
Man of the match is obviously Upamecano