Manchester City had ensured their qualification in Lisbon, and left the handbrake on the return.
It was to be expected: Manchester City, with a revamped team and in particular without Kevin De Bruyne, did not accelerate once morest Sporting Portugal following winning 0-5 in the first leg. The Citizens trotted and held the 0-0, quietly ensuring their qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
FULL TIME | Goalless on the night but our five goals in the first leg means we’re through to the quarter-finals ????
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 9, 2022
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