Erling Haaland Nets Brace As Manchester City Crushes Sparta Prague 5-0 in UCL Showdown

Manchester City showcased their dominance with a convincing 5-0 win over Sparta Prague in the UEFA Champions League at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. This victory extended their unbeaten run in the competition to 26 games, a testament to the team’s depth and resilience under Pep Guardiola.

Phil Foden opened the scoring just three minutes into the match, firing a shot into the bottom corner from inside the box. Shortly before the hour mark, Savinho's sprint down the right flank led to a cross that Erling Haaland acrobatically flicked into the net. John Stones added to the tally six minutes later with a looping header from a Matheus Nunes cross.

Haaland netted his second goal of the night with just over 20 minutes left, finishing off a sweeping move that involved Rico Lewis and Foden. The final goal came from Matheus Nunes, who confidently scored a penalty after being fouled inside the box in the closing minutes.

This win not only strengthens Manchester City's position in the Champions League but also sets a new record for the longest unbeaten run in the tournament's history, surpassing Manchester United's previous record. City, with seven points from three games in the league phase, appears well-positioned for another deep run in the competition.

Up next, Manchester City will face Southampton in the Premier League, followed by an away game against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Guardiola’s squad will be keen to maintain their momentum and continue their impressive performances in both domestic and European matches.