Man City v Young Boys LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as City cruise into knockouts

Man City 3-0 Young Boys: City qualified for the knockout stages with two games to spare after brushing aside their Swiss opponents

Guardiola uncertain over Haaland fitness for Young Boys game

Manchester City qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds with a comfortable and comprehensive victory over Swiss side Young Boys at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola decided to risk starting Erling Haaland for the game after the striker was subbed off early at the weekend. It proved a great decision as the Norwegian opened the scoring, converting a penalty won by Matheus Nunes being brought down in the box.

City never looked uncomfortable and when the second goal went in, netted by a lovely finish from Phil Foden after he received a cross field pass from Jack Grealish, the hosts knew the game was done.

Sandro Lauper made a tough night more difficult for the visitors by getting himself sent off after accumulating two yellow cards but the last word went to Haaland. He added City’s third with a glorious strike across the box that saw the ball rocket into the far top corner.

Relive the Champions League action below plus get the latest odds and tips for this match right here:

Manchester City vs Young Boys live

• Erling Haaland back with a bang as Manchester City progress in Champions League
• Manchester City beat Young Boys 3-0 in the Champions League group stages
• 53’ RED CARD - Lauper collects a second yellow and is sent off (MCI 3-0 YB)
• 51’ GOAL! - Haaland blasts a beautiful finish into the top corner (MCI 3-0 YB)
• 45+1 GOAL! - Foden slots home a lovely goal (MCI 2-0 YB)
• 23’ GOAL! - Haaland slots home the spot kick (MCI 1-0 YB)
• 22’ PENALTY! - Nunes is brought down in the box (MCI 0-0 YB)
• 16’ SAVE! - A double save from Racioppi keeps City at bay (MCI 0-0 YB)
• 6’ CHANCE! - Benito blocks Lewis’ effort and denies him an opener (MCI 0-0 YB)

[7 November 2023 20:29 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Young Boys

29 mins: Erling Haaland gets up to full pace as the ball is played down the right side. Mohamed Camara is tasked with sticking with the big forward and does a fine job.

He tracks Haaland into the box, blocks the pass and sees the rebound off the Norwegian and out for a goal kick.

[7 November 2023 20:26 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Young Boys

26 mins: That goal gives Manchester City the cushion that they need to qualify tonight. A draw will be enough for them as it stands but three points will guarantee it.

It may also open the floodgates against Young Boys who look like they’re outclassed tonight.

[7 November 2023 20:24 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Man City 1-0 Young Boys (Haaland, 23’)⚽️

23 mins: Haaland steps up and slots the ball into the bottom left hand corner. City lead!

[7 November 2023 20:23 · Mike Jones]

Penalty to Man City!

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

22 mins: Sandro Lauper sticks a leg into a tackle on Matheus Nunes and hacks the midfielder down inside the box. Young Boys give the hosts a penalty and Erling Haaland is stepping up to take it.

[7 November 2023 20:22 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

19 mins: Walker gives the ball to Foden on the right wing. He slips it inside to Nunes who threads a pass into the box and gives it back to Foden.

He’s got a couple of players ahead of him and pulls it back to Lewis who is dispossessed.

[7 November 2023 20:17 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

16 mins: Save! Kyle Walker is the man to take the free kick and he nails a low effort around the wall. Anthony Racioppi leaps to the left and palms the shot away but sends it to Phil Foden.

Foden follows up with a shot of his onw but Racioppi jumps back to his right, sticks out a hand and keep this effort out as well!

[7 November 2023 20:16 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

15 mins: Mateo Kovacic and Erling Haaland combine wonderfully to work the ball through the middle before the City midfielder is brought down on the edge of the box.

City win a free kick in a very dangerous area as Loris Benito, who made the foul, is put in the book.

There’s a few City players lining up to take this set piece...

[7 November 2023 20:13 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

12 mins: Oh. Matheus Nunes is given the ball with a simple pass into the midfield. He spins towards goal then drives past three defenders to carry the ball to the edge of the box.

The final pass is terrible though and he overhits the ball as he looks to feed it across to Haaland.

[7 November 2023 20:12 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

9 mins: Close! Kyle Walker flicks the ball over the top as Erling Haaland makes a run into the box. He brings the ball under control and holds off Mohamed Camara.

Haaland fizzes off a shot from a tight angle and pings the ball into the hands of goalkeeper Anthon Racioppi.

This match won’t stay level for very long.

[7 November 2023 20:08 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Young Boys

6 mins: Chance! Rico Lewis needs to score.

A reverse pass from Mateo Kovacic slips the ball into the box for Jack Grealish who holds it up then pokes a pass into Lewis who is wide open.

He side-foots a shot at goal but Loris Benito leaps in front of the ball and makes the block! Great defending.