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Erling Haaland plus this defence means Man City are European champions-elect! Winners and losers as Pep Guardiola's side batter Bayern Munich

How many times have Manchester City melted in Champions League knockout matches? Latter stage European nights at the Etihad Stadium are synonymous with nerves and anxious moments, but this was a practically serene occasion as Pep Guardiola's side beat a toothless Bayern Munich 3-0 in their quarter-final first leg.

The standout performers were the defenders, with Ruben Dias leading the way in a near-perfect performance, limiting Bayern to hit-and-hope shots from Leroy Sane.

But, as ever, Erling Haaland had his say, delivering a sumptuous cross for Bernardo Silva to head in the second goal before he then fired an extra bullet into Bayern's hearts to give City a surely unassailable three-goal advantage to take with them to Munich next week.

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