
Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in UEFA Champions League League Phase Matchday 3 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 20 October 2026.
Elliot Anderson 12', Phil Foden 34', 65', 76', Rayan Cherki 57' (Manchester City); Stavros Pilios 52' (AEK Athens).
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City dominated AEK Athens to secure a second win of their Champions League campaign. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring after Enzo Fernandez's free-kick cannoned off the crossbar, and Foden doubled the lead before half-time with a one-two involving Rico Lewis. Stavros Pilios pulled one back for AEK early in the second half, but Rayan Cherki restored City's three-goal cushion before Foden completed his treble. Erling Haaland was left on the bench throughout as Enzo Maresca's side showed their attacking depth. Watch the full Manchester City vs AEK Athens highlights and every goal above.
Elliot Anderson and Phil Foden, who scored a hat-trick, along with Rayan Cherki found the net for Manchester City, while Stavros Pilios scored for AEK Athens.
Manchester City won 5-1 against AEK Athens.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 20 October 2026, as part of UEFA Champions League League Phase Matchday 3.