Manchester City controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. AEK Athens FC still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Manchester City vs AEK Athens FC
Tue 20 October, 19:00
Etihad Stadium
Willy Delajod
Manchester City
Full time
5 - 1
AEK Athens FC
Anderson 12'
Foden 34', 65', 76'
Cherki 57'
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Pilios 52'
How did the teams perform?
Manchester City10Total Votes
AEK Athens FC5 votes
5 votes
Manchester City
AEK Athens FC
KEY STATS
Ball possession
64%36%
17
Total shots11
2.92
Expected goals (xG)0.78
ATTACK
17
Total shots11
4
Shots off target5
7
Shots on target3
2.92
Expected goals (xG)0.78
13
Shots inside box3
4
Shots outside box8
8
Corner kicks3
PASSES
680
Total passes387
635
Accurate passes346
DEFENCE
0
Offsides1
2
Goalkeeper saves2
6
Blocked shots3
DISCIPLINE
6
Fouls10
1
Yellow cards0
0
Red cards0
