How many times have Manchester City melted in Champions League knockout matches? Latter stage European nights at the Etihad Stadium are synonymous with nerves and anxious moments, but this was a practically serene occasion as Pep Guardiola's side beat a toothless Bayern Munich 3-0 in their quarter-final first leg.
The standout performers were the defenders, with Ruben Dias leading the way in a near-perfect performance, limiting Bayern to hit-and-hope shots from Leroy Sane.
But, as ever, Erling Haaland had his say, delivering a sumptuous cross for Bernardo Silva to head in the second goal before he then fired an extra bullet into Bayern's hearts to give City a surely unassailable three-goal advantage to take with them to Munich next week.
GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from the Etihad...
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