00:00They say, lightning never strikes twice.
00:03But Phil Foden clearly didn't get the memo.
00:07That old proverb fits perfectly tonight.
00:10Because the English midfielder struck, not once, but twice.
00:14As Manchester City stormed past Borussia Dortmund with a 4-1 victory in the Champions League,
00:21the match had all the ingredients of a European heavyweight clash.
00:25City at home looked determined to flex their attacking muscle,
00:29and they did just that.
00:32Foden opened the scoring with a crisp finish midway through the first half,
00:36before Holland against his former club made it 2-0
00:40with the kind of ruthless strike that has become his trademark.
00:45Dortmund tried to hang on, but the tide was already turning.
00:49After the break, Foden popped up again, doubling his tally with another composed effort.
00:55Waldemar Anton briefly gave Dortmund hope with a goal that cut the deficit to 3-1.
01:02But Ray and Shirky sealed the deal late on,
01:05capping off a performance that showcased City's depth and variety in attack.
01:10From a tactical angle, City's 4-3-3 morphed constantly into a 3-5 when in possession.
01:18Joe Oconcello's inverted runs and Rodri's absence forced Guardiola to rely on Rangers to anchor midfield.
01:25And he did so with calm authority.
01:28Dortmund, meanwhile, struggled to cope with City's overloads in the half-spaces.
01:34Their back line was repeatedly stretched, leaving gaps for Foden and Holland to exploit.
01:39One subtle but crucial influence tonight was Sikvenu.
01:43Though he didn't score, his wide positioning pinned Dortmund's fullbacks, creating the space Foden thrived in.
01:51Another hidden factor was Nico O'Reilly's pressing intensity.
01:55His energy disrupted Dortmund's build-up, forcing turnovers that led directly to chances.
02:01The turning points were clear.
02:04Holland's goal against his old club was both symbolic and decisive.
02:08While Foden's brace ensured Dortmund never truly recovered.
02:13Emotionally, the match swung from City's early dominance to Dortmund's brief flicker of hope.
02:20Before Turkey's strike extinguished any chance of a comeback, this wasn't just a win, it was a statement.
02:27City showed they can dismantle opponents with multiple weapons.
02:31While Dortmund revealed vulnerabilities in defensive transitions that will concern their fans.
02:38For neutrals, it was a feast of goals and tactical intrigue.
02:42So, as the final whistle blew, the lesson was simple.
02:46In football, you can't stop the storm once it gathers momentum and...
02:51Tonight, Manchester City were the storm.
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03:03Was Foden the real hero, or did Holland's strike against Dortmund steal the spotlight?
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07:48Do what?
07:50Do one!
08:20Go! Go! Go!
08:501, 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
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