Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1 at their home ground in a UEFA Champions League league-phase match, with Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick to lead a commanding victory. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Foden added his first goal from a Rico Lewis pass in the 34th as City went into half-time with a 2-0 lead. The result gave City their second consecutive win in the competition and their first home Champions League victory under coach Enzo Maresca.
Anderson and Foden put City in control
City took the lead through Anderson in the 12th minute, giving the hosts an early advantage against AEK Athens. Foden extended that lead in the 34th minute, finishing after a pass from Rico Lewis. His first goal made it 2-0, the scoreline City carried into the interval.
The two first-half goals established the foundation for a comprehensive home win. Anderson’s opener put City ahead, while Foden’s contribution before half-time doubled the advantage. City’s lead at the break left them with a two-goal cushion as the match moved into its second half.
Foden completes his hat-trick
Foden went on to score twice more, completing a hat-trick in City’s 5-1 victory. His three goals made him the central figure in the result, while Anderson also got City on the scoresheet and Lewis supplied the pass for Foden’s first goal.
The final score saw City finish four goals clear of AEK Athens. The 5-1 result marked a second straight Champions League win for the English side, extending the run of success described in the match report. It also brought a particular milestone at home: City recorded their first home victory in the competition under Maresca.
A significant home result in the league phase
The win combined a strong scoring display with a notable result for City’s Champions League campaign. Anderson’s early goal and Foden’s first-half strike gave the hosts the 2-0 half-time lead, before Foden completed his hat-trick as City went on to score five times. AEK Athens scored once, but City secured the match by a 5-1 margin.
For City, the result delivered both immediate and broader significance: another win in the league phase and a first home Champions League victory under Maresca. Foden’s three goals defined the match, while the contribution from Anderson and Lewis featured in the scoring sequence that helped City build their advantage. The victory over AEK Athens therefore represented City’s second consecutive success in the competition and a five-goal performance on home ground.
