Doku puts Man City on front foot in CL title defence
Not for the primary time, the Man Metropolis supporters had been laughing on the misfortune of a Glazer. Julian Alvarez got here to the rescue for the holders, who survived a serious scare earlier than seeing off Pink Star Belgrade 3-1 on the Etihad Stadium.
Omri Glazer had pissed off them for an hour however the Pink Star goalkeeper then flapped into his personal internet and Pep Guardiola’s males motored on.
Bernardo Silva’s health is now a priority after he hobbled off earlier than half-time however his substitute Jeremy Doku, recent from scoring his first Metropolis objective on the weekend, impressed once more.
Guardiola had described the Belgian as ‘shy’ throughout his first look towards Fulham earlier this month, but it surely was he who led the second-half cost alongside Alvarez.
Metropolis’s evening of glory within the Ataturk Stadium 103 days in the past stays etched within the psyche of Residents however Guardiola informed his gamers they’re ‘again on the backside of the mountain’ as they give the impression of being to now retain their Champions League crown.
Having somebody like Doku wanting to push for his first piece of Metropolis silverware ensures potential shocks equivalent to on Tuesday evening are finally prevented with ease because the holders started their street to Wembley on the entrance foot.
Ben Grounds
Newcastle underwhelming on long-awaited return
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Newcastle picked up an important level after holding Milan to a 0-0 draw of their first Champions League recreation for over 20 years
The hype round Newcastle’s Champions League return had been constructing ever since they secured their top-four place within the spring, which is probably why this efficiency felt so underwhelming.
Howe’s aspect may be excused for his or her limp efficiency given they fielded eight Champions League debutants, whereas it shouldn’t be forgotten that Milan reached the semi-finals of this competitors only a few months in the past.
However it’s now simply two wins from six video games in all competitions for Newcastle, who have not performed effectively since thrashing Aston Villa on the opening day of the season.
In the event that they wish to emerge from the hardest of the eight Champions League teams, Newcastle should present greater than they mustered in Milan.
Joe Shread
Celtic need to learn lessons
Celtic haven’t received away within the Champions League since 2017
It was the identical {old} story for Celtic within the Champions League, that they had their probabilities however in the end suffered one other away defeat.
They began brightly and had the very best of the early probabilities however the timing of Feyenoord’s opening objective couldn’t have been worse.
It gave the hosts a elevate after the break and their growing strain noticed Celtic crumble.
One purple card makes it powerful however two makes it virtually unimaginable. Gustaf Lagerbielke might need been unlucky, however Thiago Odin Holm can don’t have any complaints about his dismissal.
Celtic can take some positives from the opening phases, however they might want to enhance and minimize out the errors forward of their first residence tie towards Lazio subsequent month.
Alison Conroy