Players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating) They fell behind in the competition again and were once more left looking fragile defensively, though their resolve to come back and level was important.Ħ - There were few risks from Guardiola once his side were level and they didn't exert more energy than they needed to qualify for the knockout phase. Guardiola's side has cruised through with comfort since being put in a position of potential elimination following the 4-0 defeat in Barcelona.Ĭity never went for it at Gladbach and they didn't really start playing until the 35-minute mark. The story of the match, though, was two red cards - as the referee took centre stage with a raft of awful decisions.Ĭity didn't get out of second gear, but they were able to get the point they needed to make it through to the next round.
Pep Guardiola's side were again unable to keep a clean sheet, but they did create the better chances and seemed the more likely to steal the win.
Manchester City made it through to the next phase of the Champions League with a solid, if not spectacular performance against Borussia Monchengladbach.
