Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling wonder-strikes explain Pep Guardiola's unusual Lisbon verdict
Manchester City took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 5-0 against Sporting CP on Tuesday.
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Five-star Manchester City thrash Sporting Lisbon in Champions League
Manchester City all but secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a sensational 5-0 demolition of Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital.
PSG edge over Real as City crush Sporting
Kylian Mbappe has struck deep into stoppage to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash while Manchester City belted Sporting 5-0 to all but seal their tie.
Bernardo Silva says Man City were sloppy and lucky in 5-0 rout of Sporting Lisbon
Bernardo Silva says Manchester City can improve from the stunning performance they put on to beat Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League last-16 first leg.
Man City exploit UEFA's rule change to show they can be gun-slingers as well as control freaks
Manchester City moved into a commanding position in their Champions League round of 16 tie with a 5-0 first leg win against Sporting CP on Tuesday.
Rampant Man City hit five past Sporting
Manchester City underlined their status as Champions League favourites with a ruthless 5-0 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon to effectively book their place in the quarter-finals.
El City sentencia al Sporting
Un mar de bufandas inundaba el José Alvalade antes del duelo. También al final. En Lisboa creían en un milagro, pero la fe de la afición sportinguista duró media hora. Phil Foden anotó entonces el tercero de la noche y dejaba la eliminatoria vista para sentencia. Dominaron los mancunianos. Tremendamente superiores, la zaga rival les ofreció favores que no necesitaban. Y que tampoco rechazaron. Presionaron arriba para forzar errores. Empujaron a la defensa local hasta la línea de fondo para generar espacios a los refuerzos que llegaban desde atrás.