Manchester City earned a 2-0 victory over Napoli in their latest Champions League group match. The win keeps the defending champions on track for qualification to the knockout stages.
Napoli started the game with confidence but suffered a major setback in the first half. Their captain was shown a red card for a foul on Erling Haaland. Playing with ten men for most of the match made their task much harder.
After a goalless first half, Manchester City broke through in the 56th minute. Haaland headed home from a Phil Foden cross. With that strike, the Norwegian forward became the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, achieving the record in just 49 games.
City’s dominance continued, and they doubled their lead soon after. In the 65th minute, Jeremy Doku finished calmly to make it 2-0. Napoli struggled to create clear chances, and the home side controlled possession until the final whistle.
Manchester City’s attack was sharp, but their defense also impressed. The back line and goalkeeper kept another clean sheet, limiting Napoli’s opportunities. The win highlighted City’s balance between attack and defense.
This result strengthens Manchester City’s position in their group. With more games ahead, the team looks determined to finish at the top. Fans celebrated Haaland’s record-breaking milestone and the team’s strong performance.
The Champions League journey is long, but this victory showed why City remain one of the favorites. The mix of young talent and experienced players continues to give them an edge in Europe.
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