In a thrilling Champions League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Napoli, thanks to Erling Haaland’s record-breaking performance and a tactical masterclass from Pep Guardiola. Haaland etched his name in the history books by becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Champions League, achieving the milestone in just 49 appearances. His clinical header in the second half, combined with Jeremy Doku’s dazzling solo effort, sealed the win for City. The match took a decisive turn early on when Napoli’s Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off for a reckless challenge on Haaland, leaving the Italian side with 10 men for the majority of the game. Despite Napoli’s resilience, particularly through goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic’s heroics, City’s dominance was evident. Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional return to the Etihad was cut short due to Di Lorenzo’s dismissal, but the Belgian midfielder received a heartfelt tribute from the home fans. Guardiola’s decision to rest key players like Haaland and Rodri in the closing stages highlighted City’s control over the game. This victory marks a strong start to City’s Champions League campaign, following a shaky beginning to their Premier League season. With a crucial clash against Arsenal looming, City’s confidence is on the rise as they aim to reclaim their domestic and European supremacy.