Manchester City were looking to get back to winning ways in the Champions League after drawing a rare blank in their opening match against Inter.
It was a scoreless draw at home, with Inter managing to keep Erling Haaland quiet, not something many teams have managed this season.
They were back with a bang in their second match of the competition against Slovakian minnows Slovan Bratislava, flexing their muscle on the road.
It was also a special moment for a Man City youngster, as he scored his first ever goal for his boyhood club.
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James McAtee off the mark for Man City in Champions League rout
Exciting attacking midfielder James McAtee scored his first professional goal for Man City as Pep Guardiola's side easily won 4-0.
McAtee was a second half substitute in the match, replacing Haaland just after the hour mark as the Norwegian striker added to his impressive goal tally in the season.
It didn't take long for the 21-year-old McAtee to make an impact, as City easily worked the ball on the edge of Slovan's penalty area, allowing Phil Foden to put through an inch perfect pass to McAtee.
The youngster made no mistake, as he seized his opportunity and smashed the ball Dominik Takac.
Rico Lewis -> Phil Foden -> James McAtee
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It was a big moment for the young midfielder, who is beginning to make more of a name himself in a star studded Man City side.
Like many City youth players, he has had his opportunities in cup games and 'dead rubber' league and European games; he has made 10 appearances in sky blue, including four in the Premier League so far.
His goal was the cherry on top for a comfortable win for Man City, with two goals in the first 15 minutes setting them up for an easy success in Slovakia.
Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring, before Phil Foden scored a screamer in the 15th minute.
Haaland made it three after half-time as he rounded the keeper and scored into an empty net.
It means they sit on four points in the league phase of the competition, and they host Sparta Prague in their next match in three weeks time, with Aussie fans able to watch the match live and exclusive on Stan Sport.
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