Haaland Opens the Scoring Early
Manchester City continued their strong European form with a 2–0 victory over Villarreal at Estadio de la Cerámica. Erling Haaland broke the deadlock in the 17th minute, converting a sharp pass from Rico Lewis to give the visitors an early advantage. The Norwegian striker’s goal extended his impressive run of scoring in consecutive matches, reinforcing his status as one of Europe’s most reliable finishers.
Silva Doubles the Lead Before the Break
City tightened their grip on the contest when Bernardo Silva added a second goal shortly before halftime. The Portuguese midfielder met a cross from Savinho with a precise header, leaving Villarreal’s goalkeeper rooted to the spot. From there, Pep Guardiola’s side managed the game comfortably, limiting the home team to few clear chances.
City Strengthen Position in the Group
The win keeps Manchester City at the top end of their Champions League group, with seven points from three outings. Villarreal, meanwhile, remain with just one point and face an uphill battle to advance to the knockout stages. The result also ended City’s streak of away draws in Europe, marking another confident step toward qualification.
