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Sergio Aguero scored twice, Leroy Sane beat his former club and Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus also hit while Manchester City beat Schalke 7-0 at Etihad Stadium to qualify 10-2 and accumulate goals. The quarterfinals of the Champions League.
City, 3-2 after the first leg in Gelsenkirchen, started brilliantly and Sterling, fresh out of his hat trick against Watford, was hit by a center that Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann claimed.
But visitors, struggling in the Bundesliga, were not seated in the first minutes and Yevhen Konoplyanka and Breel Embolo dangerously combined before City was released.
Guido Burgstaller failed to find Konoplyana in a dangerous position, then Kyle Walker and Sterling created Aguero, who hit the outside of the post at close range while he should have been there. to win 1-0.
Aguero's header from Zinchenko's center was held by Fahrmann – but 32 minutes had elapsed when City passed Bernardo Silva and, after VAR had confirmed the penalty decision, Aguero accelerated.
Former Chelsea defender Bruma was hired and his team lost nearly two minutes late when Aguero shot Fahrmann too close.
But after 38 minutes, Aguero struck again, stabbing at home after the combination of Gundogan and Sterling, the VAR-approved VAR decision after a possible offside examination.
Local fans booed the lead, which was long enough, almost three minutes later, but they were again enthusiastic after 42 minutes when Sane struck with a low shot after Zinchenko's ball.
Sterling almost scored four before the break, saved by Fahrmann, and the winger prepared Sane for a blocked attempt in the first moments of the second half.
Danilo was booked for a foul on Embolo and Sane was back in action, pulling out before David Silva 's goal was ruled offside.
But after another long criticism of VAR in favor of a potential offside, City scored a goal to four when Sane kicked Sterling, who outshot Fahrmann to give City 4-0 on goal. after 56 minutes.
Guardiola made a double replacement soon after, Foden replaced David Silva and Aguero was replaced by Jesus. His team scored a fifth goal after 71 minutes. Sane found Bernardo Silva who scored an elegant goal.
The Italians then followed with another change, Fabian Delph replacing Aymeric Laporte and Foden scored a goal at 6-0, preventing Fahrmann to score after Sane had found a good pass in the 78th minute.
Schalke goalkeeper prevented the evening from his side from getting worse, betting Foden's shot from outside the box, but was guilty moments later when Jesus' curling shot went through his dive. to bring it to seven.
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