Let’s take a look at the player ratings of this Champions League clash between Olympiakos and Manchester City.
Manchester City traveled to Karaiskakis Stadium to play against the Greek side Olympiakos in their Champions League campaign. Pep Guardiola and his men looked to secure a spot in the last 16 if they managed to beat their opponents. We all expected the Blues to give their best performance, following their three consecutive wins in Group C. With this talented group of individuals, Guardiola can potentially take City to the final four.
However, the task to win had a complication due to several key players missing the action. Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, and Nathan Ake could not make it to City’s lineup. Though, the good news was that striker Sergio Aguero was back and ready for helping his side win. Olympiakos on the other hand were struggling to find a win since their last victory against Marseille in game week one.
Foden scores the only goal to take City to the next stage.
Phil Foden has been an essential factor in many of City’s wins so far in this new season. Guardiola has been fortunate enough to have this English youngster to boost his squad during important fixtures. The visitors carried out their beautiful piece of play which saw captain Raheem Sterling provide a brilliant back-heel assist. Foden, who was lurking in the box found just what he was looking for. The 20-year-old seized the opportunity provided by his teammate and tucked in a left-footed shot past Jose Pedro Sa.
Though, Olympiakos took the battle seriously in the second half with constant threats. It was evident that Pedro Martins’ team wanted to get the three points to lift themselves up in the standings. But despite frequent attempts, they failed to find the net, with Ederson in City’s frame. The Sterling-Foden combination yet again proved to be successful for Guardiola as they grab the win to qualify to the knockout stage.
Player ratings
Olympiakos: Sa (8), Ba (5), Semedo (6), Cisse (5), Drager (5), Rafinha (6), M’Vila (4), Rodrigues (3), Masouras (3), Camara (4), Fortounis (3).
Bench: Soudani (6), Bouchalakis (6), Vrousai (6).
Manchester City: Ederson (7), Stones (7), Dias (7), Cancelo (7), Mendy (8), Hernandez (9), Silva (7), Gundogan (7), Foden (10), Sterling (9), Jesus (7).
Bench: Aguero (6), Zinchenko (6), Fernandinho (6), Mahrez (6), Doyle (6).
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