Phil Foden starred with two brilliant goals as Manchester City defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1, climbing to fourth in the Champions League table. Erling Haaland also scored against his former club, making it 27 goals in 17 games this season.
City boss Pep Guardiola praised Foden’s return to form, saying, “Phil is back. He’s a special player, and we need his goals.” Foden’s performance came at the perfect time ahead of England manager Thomas Tuchel’s squad announcement.
Captain for the night, Haaland led City’s attack while Dortmund struggled to contain the Premier League giants. Waldemar Anton scored a late consolation for Dortmund, and Rayan Cherki sealed the 4-1 victory in stoppage time.
Dortmund suffered their first European defeat this season, leaving them 14th in the group stage. Guardiola rotated his squad, resting Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias with the Liverpool clash in mind.
Foden’s display signals a resurgence after last season’s struggles. “You learn a lot during tough patches,” Foden said. “This season we’re seeing glimpses of the team we used to be.”
The England star’s dazzling goals included a sharp left-footed strike and a curling finish from Tijjani Reijnders’ pass. With his form returning, Foden makes a strong case for a place in Tuchel’s upcoming England squad.
