Overview
- Phil Foden scored twice from outside the box, with Erling Haaland also on target and Rayan Cherki adding a stoppage‑time fourth for Manchester City.
- The victory moved City to 10 points from four league‑phase matches, consolidating their position at the halfway mark of the group stage.
- Haaland extended his Champions League streak to five consecutive games and now has 54 goals in 52 appearances in the competition.
- Borussia Dortmund’s defensive lapses were exposed, though Niko Kovac’s second‑half changes sparked a response capped by Waldemar Anton’s goal.
- Notable moments included Foden posing for a fan selfie after his opener and Guardiola addressing Jeremy Doku post‑match about a free‑kick mix‑up on Dortmund’s goal.