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Manchester City won a 2-1 dramatic victory against Aston Villa thanks to Matheus Nunes time winner, maintaining his Champions League awaits a great boost.
The game started at Breakneck’s speed, with Marcus Rashford almost giving Villa a shock in the first 20 seconds, shaking the post with a low car.
But it was the city who hit first. In the 7th minute, after a good work of Omar Marmoush on the right, Bernardo Silva struck in a diverted cut and fired a shot that Emiliano Martinez failed to stay out, giving the hosts an early advantage.
Villa responded very quickly. A VAR review of the 17 -minute mark saw that Ruben Dies penalized by the fall of Jacob Ramsey in La Caixa. Rashford got up against the Boos of the Etihad multitude and collided strongly in front of Stefan Ortega to score the score.
The rest of the first half was animated, with both parties creating opportunities. Ortega denied Rashford nearby, while control of the city’s possession forced Villa to sit thoroughly.
The city was dominant in the second half, making the Pepper the Caixa de la Vila with corners and crosses. Bruyne’s deliveries of Kevin were a constant threat, although Josko Gvardiol and Mcaee requested the possibilities.
Full -time | We fight until the end !!! 😤
🩵 2-1 🦁 #Mancity ; @Okx pic.twitter.com/uifBT1RCVE
– Manchester City (@mancity) April 22, 2025
In the meantime, Villa offered little in attack, making only a shot out of destination after the break.
Pep Guardiola introduced Jeremy Doku late, and the Belgian had an immediate impact. In the stoppage, Doku exploded in front of Axel Disasi and handed a low cross and off the bag to the six -gardens box.
Reaching the post from Nunes, who won the winner in the 94th minute to send the fans to the house in raptures.
With the victory, Manchester City returned to the first four places, while Villa lost the opportunity to strengthen its own champions league credentials. The two parts are now focusing on the next semifinals of the Cup this weekend.
