Champions League: B. Mo'gladbach 0-2 Man City - Citizens take control

Uefa - Manchester City are closing in on the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the fourth year in a row after Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus earned victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Budapest.

Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva

Gabriel Jesus (r) celebrates goal for Manchester City with teammates. Photo: @ManCity

The English side were quickly into their stride at the Puskás Aréna, Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden getting away shots inside the first five minutes. City monopolised possession and territory throughout the first period but without creating chances – until from their major opening, João Cancelo delivered a perfect left-wing cross for Bernardo Silva to head past Yann Sommer.

Ferran Torres - "well deserved victory" ⬇

Well deserved 1st leg victory! 🚀🦈#UCL #ManCity pic.twitter.com/m1aIgW0rMq
— Ferran Torres (@FerranTorres20) February 24, 2021

Although Alassane Pléa flicked a Denis Zakaria cross narrowly wide early in the second half, moments later his team were two down. Again Cancelo was the architect, his deep centre being headed back across goal by Bernardo Silva for the alert Jesus to prod in. City were largely comfortable at the back throughout, albeit they required a save from Ederson in the game's final action after a loose Rodri pass left substitute Hannes Wolf with a clear run on goal.

Phil Foden - "halfway there" ⬇