Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 3-1, with Erling Haaland scoring his 41st goal in the UEFA Champions League as the Citizens comfortably advance to the quarter-finals.

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland was the hero of the night as he celebrated scoring their third goal in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match against F.C. Copenhagen at Etihad Stadium. The victory secured Manchester City’s place in the quarter-finals and kept their hopes alive for a double-treble.

From the start, it was clear that Pep Guardiola’s side meant business. With a 3-1 advantage from the first leg, they wasted no time in taking the lead. Manuel Akanji scored a stunning volley just five minutes into the game, giving Manchester City a 1-0 advantage.

Julian Alvarez then doubled the lead shortly afterwards, putting the home team in a commanding position. However, F.C. Copenhagen showed their fighting spirit and managed to pull one back through Mohamed Elyounoussi’s delightful finish. This goal injected some energy into the visitors’ game, and they had a spirited period where they looked dangerous.

But their hopes were dashed when Erling Haaland scored just before half-time, effectively ending any chance of a comeback. The second half was a quiet affair, with Manchester City in control of the game. Their defense remained solid, with Ederson making a crucial save from Magnus Mattsson.

The hosts, on the other hand, struggled to create many opportunities against Copenhagen’s compact defense. In fact, they failed to register a single shot on target in the second half. However, it didn’t matter as they knew their job was already done.

Manchester City’s victory means they have now reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive time. Their impressive performance in this match has kept their hopes alive for a double-treble, and they will be looking to continue their success in the next round.