Champions League: Man City 3-0 Marseille - Aguero scores on return from injury

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero scored on his return from injury to help Manchester City beat Marseille 3-0 in their Uefa Champions League game at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 9.

Sergio Aguero celebrates goal for Manchester City with teammate. Photo: @ManCity

The 32-year old has been missing in action for the Citizens as a result of a knee injury.

According to SkySports

The 32-year-old, who has been recovering from knee surgery this season and suffered a setback against Olympiakos two weeks ago, poked home from close range (77) after coming on as a second-half substitute for only his fifth appearance of the campaign.

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola talks about Sergio Aguero after the game - 'his instinct to score goals will always be there' ⬇

PEP 💬 @aguerosergiokun's instinct to score goals will always be there - he made 3, 4 good sessions and after the training sessions the (injury) reaction was good.

Today he played 25 minutes, scored a goal - step by step.

🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/pbuRJUI1Nl

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 9, 2020

Manchester City opened scoring in the 48th minute through Ferran Torres after converting a deflected Riyad Mahrez pass, Sergio Aguero made it two in the 77th minute and Spanish defender Alvaro Gonzalez hit the back of his own net to make it three for Pep Guardiola's side.

More post-match comments from City Boss Pep Guardiola ⬇

PEP 💬 @IlkayGuendogan had a knock in his ankle. He played the last game 90 minutes so we didn’t want to take a risk. We will see tomorrow how he feels.

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 9, 2020

Man City finished Group C winners with 16 points, clinching five wins out of six encounters while Marseille finished bottom with three points.

Sergio Aguero is 'happy to be back' from knee injury ⬇

Happy to be back, happy for the W. My knee is feeling better and I'm gradually getting back into condition. My gratitude goes to the physios, the medical and technical staff, my team-mates and the fans for all your support 🤟🏽 #ManCity #UCL pic.twitter.com/dtuLIB3L0W

— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) December 9, 2020