Runner-up last season, the Manchester City guaranteed qualification to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, this Wednesday. Playing at home, with a 5-0 advantage in the first leg, the English drew goalless with Sporting.
The hosts dominated the actions during the game but failed to score. In the second half, Gabriel Jesus even swung the nets, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Now, City join Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid, who are also qualified for the next round. The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals will take place on March 18.
City return to the field next Monday, when they face Crystal Palace, away from home, for the Premier League. On the same date, Sporting visits Moreirense, for the Portuguese Championship.
The game – The home team’s first big chance came in the 24th minute of the first half, in a deflected kick by Phil Foden, who demanded a good defense from the goalkeeper. At 38, Sterling received inside the area, was face to face and submitted for cover, but the archer defended again.
City came back well in the second half and, after just two minutes, Gabriel Jesus, with a pass from Mahrez, opened the scoring. However, after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed for offside.
Sporting’s first shot took place only in the 12th minute of the first half, with a weak kick by Tabata, defended by Ederson. The Portuguese still had a good opportunity to score and leave Manchester with the victory. At 30, Paulinho faced the goal, but stopped on Scott Carson, who replaced Ederson.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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