The match began with a Manchester City dominating possession and Aston Villa deep in their area, clearing rival attacks. The first goal would come following a good collective play in which Tissue found Rodrigo in a more backward position and the Spanish defined perfectly. Despite their dominance, Aston Villa, following a loss of Julian Alvarezmanaged to transform the first chance they had, ended by John Duran who did not stop fighting with the center backs. Before the end of the first part, Foden, the protagonist of the meeting, managed to make a great goal from direct free kick, following a mistimed kick by Douglas Luiz and a barrier that did not block the shot. A first half with few mistakes, but lethal and with a lot to offer in the next 45 minutes.
The second half would start much calmer than the first. In the 62nd minute, a series of rebounds and a great maneuver by Rodri would leave Foden alone so that it defined perfectly. Seven minutes later, The Englishman would complete his hat-trick with a spectacular shot across the entire corner that Olsen might do nothing regarding.. Great game from Guardiola’s team, who are already scaring Real Madrid.
