Emphatic 3 0 Win Gives City Control Of Tie

Manchester City Dominate Bayern Munich in Champions League Quarter-Final

Emphatic 3-0 Win Gives City Control of Tie

Disastrous Defensive Performance from Bayern Munich

Manchester City put on a stunning display at the Etihad Stadium, dismantling a hapless Bayern Munich side with a resounding 3-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. Pep Guardiola's men turned on the style, exploiting the Bavarians' defensive frailties to devastating effect.

Bayern Munich's defense, anchored by French international Dayot Upamecano, crumbled under the relentless pressure applied by City's attacking trio of Riyad Mahrez, Erling Haaland, and Phil Foden. City's goals came in quick succession, with Foden opening the scoring in the 11th minute, followed by a poacher's finish from Haaland just seven minutes later. Mahrez put the game beyond doubt in the 33rd minute, coolly converting a penalty after Upamecano had brought down Haaland in the area.

The result gives Manchester City a huge advantage heading into the second leg at the Allianz Arena on April 18th. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, face an uphill battle to salvage their European hopes.