Phil Foden played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s decisive Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava, contributing both a goal and an assist.
After a slow start to the season, Foden capitalised on his second start of the campaign to shine on the European stage.
The match began with Ilkay Gundogan scoring the opener in the eighth minute, netting his first goal since returning to the team with a deflected effort.
Just seven minutes later, Foden found the back of the net himself, skilfully placing a shot into the bottom corner.
City’s dominance continued as they struck the woodwork three times, with efforts from Foden, Gundogan, and Jeremy Doku, but it was Erling Haaland who extended their lead, netting his 11th goal of the season shortly before the hour mark by rounding the goalkeeper, Dominik Takac.
In the 74th minute, Foden set up substitute James McAtee, who scored his first goal for City.
Despite several opportunities, including a stellar performance from goalkeeper Takac that kept the scoreline from escalating, the win marked City’s first in the new Champions League format following a draw against Inter Milan in their previous match.