{"id":19857,"date":"2026-10-21T09:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T06:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=19857"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T07:17:30","slug":"man-city-vs-aek-athens-5-1-foden-hat-trick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/man-city-vs-aek-athens-5-1-foden-hat-trick\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City 5-1 AEK Athens: Foden Scores Hat-Trick\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Phil Foden delivered a sensational hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a commanding 5-1 win over AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium, extending their impressive home record in the UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enzo Maresca’s side produced a ruthless attacking display, with Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki also finding the net to secure an emphatic European victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchester City Dominate First Half<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manchester City wasted little time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock in the 12th minute. Enzo Fernandez struck the crossbar with a powerful free-kick, and Elliot Anderson reacted quickest to convert the rebound into his first City goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts continued piling pressure on the Greek visitors, with Allan also rattling the woodwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City doubled their advantage in the 35th minute when Phil Foden combined brilliantly with Rico Lewis before firing into the roof of the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AEK goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli prevented further damage before half-time, denying Rayan Cherki from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AEK Athens Fight Back Before City Respond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AEK briefly threatened a comeback after the restart when Stavros Pilios made a perfectly timed run to meet Zini’s pass and beat the City goalkeeper at the near post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Manchester City responded immediately and decisively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherki restored City’s two-goal advantage with a composed left-footed finish from outside the penalty area, extinguishing AEK’s hopes of a dramatic turnaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phil Foden Completes Brilliant Hat-Trick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The English international stole the spotlight with two more outstanding contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foden grabbed his second goal after Cherki delivered an exquisite pass behind the AEK defense, allowing Rico Lewis to set up a spectacular half-volley into the top corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 25-year-old completed his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick in the 75th minute, tapping home Ryan McAidoo’s cross from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result ended Manchester City’s four-match winless home streak in Tuesday European fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manchester City vs AEK Athens: Match Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n