Manchester City fans arrived at the Etihad on edge, knowing their Champions League campaign was at a crossroads. A damaging 3-1 defeat away to Bodo/Glimt on the previous matchday had put City at real risk of missing out on automatic qualification to the Round of 16 - an unthinkable scenario for Pep Guardiola's side., Softfootball reports.
But under pressure, City responded the way elite teams do, grinding out a composed 2-0 victory over Galatasaray to finish in the top eight and book their place directly in the knockout stages .
Goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki - two of City's most decisive figures in this Champions League run - proved decisive once again. While the performance wasn't flawless, it was mature, controlled, and ultimately effective. City fans celebrated relief, progress, and momentum, while Galatasaray supporters reflected on missed opportunities, tactical frustration, and pride in their team's fight on a difficult European night.
