The Norwegian striker scored his 45th goal of the season and assisted on another as Pep Guardiola’s side advanced to the semi-finals with a 3-0 victory.
Manchester City don’t always make things easy for themselves in crucial Champions League games, but they made it look easy against seasoned experts Bayern Munich and advanced to the second leg of their quarter-final with a 3-0 scoreline.
City’s defense made life difficult for Bayern’s attack before Rodri’s superb strike from outside the box unlocked a tight game.
Bayern improved after the break, and City fans, who have seen their team blow many leads at the Etihad Stadium, were nervous in the first 15 minutes of the second half.
City have had mishaps before in the Champions League and will face either holders Real Madrid or Chelsea in a potentially hazardous last-four assignment if they complete what should be the formality of the second leg in Munich, but they look in perfect shape.
And in Haaland, they have the goal machine that gives an already outstanding side an added edge amid the fine margins of Europe’s elite competition.
They also have a midfield powerhouse in Rodri, whose goal set them on their way, while they defended with real resilience, Nathan Ake continuing an outstanding season with a faultless performance.
