Bobb Gets 8, Hamilton With 7.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Crvena Zvezda | OneFootball

Manchester City locked horns with Crvena Zvezda at the Rajko Mitic Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. Man City made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 19th minute thanks to Micah Hamilton’s goal. Pep Guardiola‘s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Oscar Bobb doubled his team’s advantage in the 62nd minute but Hwang In-beom got a goal back for the home team just 14 minutes later. Kalvin Phillips killed the game off from the penalty spot in the 85th minute. Aleksandar Katai grabbed a late consolation goal for Crvena Zvezda in injury time as Man City earned a hard-fought 3-2 win away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Man City player performed during the clash against Crvena Zvezda.

GK: Stefan Ortega – 6.5/10

He made a few solid saves at the back but conceded twice in the second half.

RB: Rico Lewis – 7/10

Lewis didn’t do much wrong inside his half and made two good runs with the ball.

CB: John Stones – 6.5/10

The English talent kept things tidy on the defensive end of the field for most of the game.

CB: Manuel Akanji – 6.5/10

He got stuck in with some crunching tackles and was tidy with his passing.

BELGRADE, SERBIA – DECEMBER 13: Oscar Bobb of Manchester City celebrates with teammate, Rico Lewis after scoring their team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between FK Crvena zvezda and Manchester City at Stadion Rajko Mitić on December 13, 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

LB: Sergio Gomez – 6.5/10

The Spaniard earned possession back once and made two decent chances from the left flank.

CM: Kalvin Phillips – 7/10

Phillips was a positive influence in both halves and managed to get his name on the scoresheet from the penalty spot in the 85th minute.

CM: Mateo Kovacic – 6.5/10

He had a couple of bright moments in the game but failed to make a difference in the final third.

RW: Micah Hamilton – 7.5/10

Hamilton caught the eye at times and managed to score the opening goal in the 19th minute.

CAM: Matheus Nunes – 6.5/10

He proved his worth at times and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

LW: Jack Grealish – 6/10

Grealish struggled to make an impact in the first half and was replaced at half-time.

ST: Oscar Bobb – 8/10

He was a real menace in the opponent’s half and managed to score his team’s second goal just after the hour mark.

Substitutes:

LW: Phil Foden – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Mahamadou Susoho – 6/10

He added some energy to Man City’s midfield.