Jesus makes a hat trick as Man City crushes Shakhtar 6-0

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Gabriel Jesus scored three shots on goal, while Manchester City were close to the knockout stages of the Champions League after beating Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) 6-0 at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

The result leaves the city close to the final score of 16, with 9 points ahead of Group F with three points ahead of Olympique Lyonnais, second, who drew 2-2 against Hoffenheim.

The Germans are third on three points, while Shakhtar is down on two and City will reserve its place in the next round with a win or draw in Lyon on 27 November.

"Unfortunately, we are not qualified, but we are so close and we will try to maintain this level. Maybe it will help us stay focused, "said Pep Guardiola, director of the city.

The Spanish team is destroying its opponents for the moment and has scored 19 goals in its last four home games, in all competitions.

Even though Argentine striker Sergio Aguero is off the bench and midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is injured, they were just too strong for Shakhtar.

Riyad Mahrez created the opening match in the 13th minute, playing with Shakhtar's defense before his low ball hit the center of goals, which was returned by skipper David Silva.

Guardiola's team, which beat Southampton in the Premier League 6-1 on Sunday, doubled their advantage in the 24th minute after a scathing penalty that left visitors shaking their heads in disbelief.

Raheem Sterling broke into the penalty area and fell, without contact or challenge, after sinking his foot into the ground while he was attempting a token. Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai would not have been able to see the incident clearly while he was giving the kick set and the Brazilian Jesus was returning home.

Both managers said after the match that the referee had made a mistake. The director of Shakhtar, Paulo Fonseca, laughing while he described the decision as "ridiculous".

Sterling said he apologized to the official, but if he may be embarrassed to watch this broadcast on television, he will be very happy with the next events.

The English winger signed a brilliant third place after leaving two Shakhtar defenders standing while he was leaving the midfield to beat Andriy Pyatov from a superb shot in the corner.

Jesus added the fourth goal in the 72nd minute, again after the penalty spot, after Taras Stepanenko shot David Silva into the box, before Mahrez completed a well-done six-minute counter-attack. end.

Mahrez then prepared Jesus for his hat trick, a perfect pass that allows the Brazilian to deliver a skillful token on Pyatov and goal.