Man City record gives them Bayern Munich confidence boost for Champions League

Manchester City face one of their most challenging tasks so far this season as they take on Bayern Munich next week in the Champions League. The German champions visit the Etihad on Tuesday at the competition’s quarter-final stage, with both sides still pushing for the title in their respective leagues.

The tie is expected to be a tight one, yet City can take confidence if they look at the recent form against German opposition.

In the previous round, City came up against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. After an underwhelming first-leg performance, ending 1-1, Pep Guardiola’s side turned on the style in the reverse fixture. Erling Haaland managed an incredible five goals, with Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne joining in on the scoring as well.

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City also faced Borussia Dortmund earlier in the group stage this season, drawing 0-0 in Germany but claiming a famous victory in the opening game of the group. After a Jude Bellingham opener, City turned the game on its head, culminating with a superb acrobatic finish from Haaland.

Going back to last season, it was RB Leipzig again who came up against The Sky Blues. Despite losing 2-1 against the German side at the Red Bull Arena, City entertained home fans to a 6-3 thriller in the opening game of the group stage. It was a night to remember for Jack Grealish, who bagged his first goal in the Champions League as his side ran riot.

In 2021, City faced German opposition twice in the knockout stages. First came Borussia Monchengladbach whom Guardiola’s side swept aside, winning both legs 2-0. In the next round came Dortmund, proving to be a much sterner test. Phil Foden shone throughout the tie,