Match Thread | Manchester City vs. B. Dortmund (05/11/25)

[johnny crossan]

Forgive me Savinho, I have badmouthed you and see the error of my ways - for now ;-)

 

[youngbob]

Took 10-15 mins to get going. Dortmund a handful. But then we got going and ripped it away from them just like that. So much technique and power in the front five tonight and it's paying dividends in this new system.

Dortmund started with a lot of intensity, and have pressed high basically all night, so we just sat in a defensive shape, didn't panic, and waited for the momentum to shift. Then it was BANG BANG and suddenly it was 2-0 to City.

I like this new system where Gonzalez is the start of every move, Foden and Reijnders drop in to make space, Doku tucks in while Haaland and Savinho look for the runs. Dortmund have been turned round on a few occasions so far.

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

Did savinho get baptised by jez's priest?

No I think it was ACDC.

 

[Saddleworth2]

I’m only watching it on telly but is that our best 45 minutes of the season ?

Not a patch on Sunday.

 

[noseve]

John still getting used to not having Eddie behind him - that's a couple of times he's second-guessed himself. At least he's quick-witted enough to adapt (except for once :-/)

Donna quick to move it, always. Nothing like the nervy moments some were predicting when we bought him.

 

[SkyBlueFlux]

Playing City summarised.

In goal:



Up front:



Opposition manager:

 

[Stoned Rose]

Starting to look like a Pep team.

Rodri and Mahrez have turned up dressed as Gonzalez and Savinho.

 

[PragueBlue]

On the whole we've played very well and each player has played his part. Just need to cut out some of the sloppy play. Their only real attacks have come from our poor passing, control and decision making.

Savinho and Doku have both been lively and Foden has linked things well in the middle. Should really be more than 2 up.

Keep it going 2nd half, while cutting out the sloppiness, and we should win this.

 

[TheBlueCat]

Fair play, Savinho has performed well in the last 30 mins. Hope he keeps it coming

 

[jimharri]

Happy enough with that performance. I see some are still grumbling, mind. The mind boggles.

 

[I'm Blue]

Nico O needs help on the left Doku doing nothing to help him

He was the same against Bournemouth, very high up the pitch leaving us exposed.
I can only assume it's the tactic, otherwise Pep would be screaming at him.

 

[Ian Latham]

Very clinical.
Doku and Sav caused constant problems, albeit not always with end product.
Nico G ran the midfield, played very well.

Their winger is casuing Nico O a few issues, potentially Salah will be the same on Sunday. Dunno.

Overall good and fairly comfortable.

A few times early on we were caught by a direct ball and them picking up the ball, thats about the biggest negative but Nico G did sort that out after about 10 mins or so.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Love the way Nico G doesn't just pick the easy back or side pass. Looking to turn into space or play forward when he sees a chance.

This kid has really, really come on. Fair fucks.

 

[Jason]

If it weren't for their bratwurst of a keeper, it would be 5-0 at h/t.

There keeper has been quality, deffo keeping the score down.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Lad at the front of the South Stand mimicking and taking the piss out of the Dortmund fans - well done and thanks - that was pure entertainment.

 

[lonestay]

No I think it was ACDC.

That needs more than a like !!!

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Sav motm up to now

Some very good performances in that first half, spread across the team.

 

[Blue Mist]

For a one man team I think we are doing OK but why did Haaland let Foden score?

 

[Gabriel]

Probably the worst Dortmund side that has come to the Etihad. Pity, because they’ve played us off the park before and normally give us a stiff test.

 

[Stoned Rose]

The best half of football we've played in a lonnnnnnggggg time

Well, since Bournemouth.