Manchester City's 2-0 away win over Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday proved to be bittersweet as striker Haaland scored his 24th goal in 14 games for club and country this season, but also had Nico González limp off with an injury.

Clinical performances from Savinho and Erling Haaland lifted Manchester City to a 2–0 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday evening. Pep Guardiola’s side was eager for redemption after squandering a late lead to Monaco in their previous Champions League fixture, and they delivered at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's a tough place to come. We played really good. "At the end they had one or two chances but we played a fantastic game. A good step for us in this tournament.

Manchester City were comfortable 2-0 winners over Villarreal as they registered their first away Champions League win in over a year.

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Tuesday's triumph at Villarreal extended City's unbeaten run in all competitions to nine games and they are well placed in fifth position in the group phase of the Champions League, winning two and drawing the other of their three matches.