Manchester City has effectively qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals.

Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals with a spectacular last-16, first-leg thrashing of Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.

City put on a spectacular show, like they have for much of this season, to give themselves an unassailable lead in a fixture against a resurgent and regenerated Portuguese champions. With his side's second and fourth goals, Bernardo Silva silenced the booing that accompanied every touch from him and City's three other former Benfica players, the first a stunning half-volley following a corner. 

After a lengthy delay to determine if Kevin de Bruyne had strayed offside in the build-up, the in-form Riyad Mahrez scored again with a close-range finish given via VAR. In a furious first half that devastated Sporting, Phil Foden added to his increasing collection of cool, calm finishes. After the break, there was no let-up, with Silva having a hat-trick headed goal ruled out for offside before setting up Raheem Sterling for a magnificent fifth goal. The 5-0 triumph at Steaua Bucharest in the play-off stage of this competition in 2016-17 is City's joint biggest European away victory. On Wednesday, March 16, Sporting will fly to Manchester for the formalities of the second leg Guardiola expressed his happiness, saying, "I am totally overjoyed." 

"We understand how difficult this competition is. We were so methodical - arrive, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, It is difficult for the opponent when things are like way. "We defended well and got a fantastic result, but as a manager and team, we have a responsibility to look at how we performed rather than just the outcome." "We need to take better care of the ball." When you have the ball, try to pass it to someone wearing the same T-shirt as you. We misplaced the ball several times today.

 "We were different because we were so clinical. The opponents will find it difficult, and we will be confident. It's a dream come true, a flawless result, and a great start to the second leg, but we can do better."

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