In a night of high drama at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash.
Dortmund Strike First Against Run of Play
The German visitors shocked the home crowd when Jude Bellingham's sixth-minute header found the net, though City dominated possession throughout the first half. Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez both came close to equalising, but Dortmund's resilient defence held firm until the interval.
Second-Half Resurgence
The momentum shifted dramatically after the break as Pep Guardiola's men intensified their pressure. The breakthrough finally came in the 65th minute when Kevin De Bruyne fired home from close range after excellent work from Phil Foden, setting up a grandstand finish.
Foden's Moment of Magic
Just as it seemed the match would end level, the 20-year-old English sensation Phil Foden produced a moment of pure brilliance. In the 90th minute, Foden collected İlkay Gündoğan's clever pass and unleashed an unstoppable left-footed strike into the far corner, sending the Etihad into raptures.
The victory gives Manchester City a crucial advantage heading into next week's second leg in Germany, though Marco Reus's late equaliser for Dortmund was correctly ruled out for offside, adding to the dramatic conclusion.
City's performance demonstrated both resilience and quality, with Foden once again proving his worth on the biggest stage of European football.
