Another key match in the 8th round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League saw Manchester City defeat Galatasaray 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to goals from Haaland and Rajan Scherki .

Two minutes into the match, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity when Ete Nouri dribbled the ball and chipped it into the penalty area. Haaland headed the ball towards goal, but it went wide. In the 11th minute, Doku played a through ball from the center circle, and Haaland received the ball, broke into the penalty area, and chipped it into the net, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

In the 19th minute, Haaland passed the ball to Doku, who was brought down by Galatasaray midfielder Lemina while dribbling forward. The referee showed Lemina a yellow card. In the 24th minute, Nico Aureli received the ball and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Galatasaray goalkeeper Cáker.

In the 29th minute, Doku made a diagonal pass in the penalty area, and Rajan Scherki followed up to slot the ball into the net, giving Manchester City a 2-0 lead over Galatasaray. In the 36th minute, Doku, who had contributed two assists, suffered an injury and was replaced by Foden after being unable to continue.

In the 39th minute, Galatasaray attempted a counter-attack, but Osimhen's chance was thwarted by Nunes. In the 45th minute, Ete Nuri delivered a diagonal pass from the left wing, and the unmarked Foden attempted a chip shot, but the ball went high.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Galatasaray attacked from a corner kick. Osimhen headed the ball towards goal, but it was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 62nd minute, Haaland passed the ball to Malmush in the penalty area, who went down to shoot, but the ball was intercepted by Galatasaray goalkeeper Cakl.

In the 64th minute, Sallai Roland passed the ball to Osimhen, who unleashed a powerful shot, but it was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 67th minute, Manchester City substituted Reinds for Malmush. In the 79th minute, Foden received the ball and crossed it from the penalty area, but Haaland was unable to reach it.

In the 82nd minute, Manchester City substituted Nico González for Rajan Scherki. In the 90th minute, Reindes received a pass from his teammate and entered the penalty area, but his shot was saved by Galatasaray goalkeeper Cákel.

In the second half stoppage time, Galatasaray launched another counter-attack. Osimhen attempted a bicycle kick in the penalty area, but Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma dived to collect the ball.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Galatasaray 2-0. After eight rounds of matches with five wins, one draw, and two losses, Manchester City sits in 8th place in the standings with 16 points, successfully advancing to the Champions League Round of 16.

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