In a night of high drama at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Phil Foden's spectacular late winner sending the home fans into raptures.
De Bruyne Breakthrough Cancelled Out by Reus
The match began with City dominating possession but struggling to break down a disciplined Dortmund defence. The deadlock was finally broken in the 19th minute when Kevin De Bruyne showed his class, firing home after excellent work from Riyad Mahrez.
Just as City looked to be taking control, Dortmund struck back against the run of play. Six minutes after the hour mark, Marco Reus capitalised on a rare defensive lapse to slot home the equaliser, silencing the home crowd and turning the tie on its head.
Foden's Moment of Magic
With time running out and Dortmund growing in confidence, it was City's young English star who stepped up to become the hero. In the 90th minute, Phil Foden produced a moment of pure quality, driving a low shot into the bottom corner to secure a vital advantage heading into next week's second leg in Germany.
The goal sparked wild celebrations among players and fans alike, recognising the importance of taking a lead to Signal Iduna Park.
What This Means for the Tie
While City will be delighted with the victory, the narrow margin leaves everything to play for in the return fixture. Dortmund's away goal means they only need a 1-0 win at home to progress, setting up what promises to be a tense and dramatic conclusion to this European heavyweight clash.
All eyes will now turn to Germany next Wednesday, where Pep Guardiola's men will need to produce another professional performance to secure their place in the semi-finals.
