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Bayern Munich Stunned as Manchester City Seize Control of Champions League Tie

Emphatic 3-0 Win at the Allianz Arena Gives City Commanding Advantage

Return Leg in Manchester Set to Decide Fate of the Tie

In a match that could've gone either way, Manchester City pulled off a stunning 3-0 away triumph over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. The victory gives City a commanding advantage heading into the return leg at the Etihad Stadium, where they'll look to seal their passage to the semi-finals.

Bayern Munich started the match brightly and had a golden opportunity to take the lead early on. However, Leroy Sané, who is on loan from Manchester City, spurned a glorious chance to put the hosts ahead. This miss proved costly as City grew into the game and took the lead through Kevin De Bruyne's 19th-minute strike.

City doubled their advantage just before half-time through Riyad Mahrez, and they put the game to bed in the second half when Leroy Sané deflected a cross into his own net. The result leaves Bayern Munich with a mountain to climb in the second leg. They will need to score at least three goals and prevent City from scoring to have any chance of progressing.

The return leg of this tantalizing tie will be played at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, August 10th. Bayern Munich will need to produce a performance of epic proportions if they are to overturn the deficit and keep their Champions League hopes alive.

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