Double and assist from Julián Álvarez for Manchester City’s win

For the quarterfinals of the F.A. Cup in England, Manchester City thrashed Burnley this afternoon with two goals and a brilliant assist from Julian Alvarez, who started in Pep Guardiola’s scheme. In addition, Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick and Cole Palmer had his. Sidelined in the starting line-up by the competition existing in the club, for this occasion, the world champion got his place in the starting eleven, accompanying Haaland and Riyad Mahrez in the front. In this way, the connection between the Norwegian and the Argentine paid off for Guardiola; in the 32nd minute, when Manchester City struggled to find the key to open the game, Álvarez left his teammate alone in front of the goalkeeper, and the striker did not forgive and put the first of a single touch. After this masterful combination, two minutes were enough for Haaland to score the second with a brilliant assist from Foden. With the 2-0 in his favor, the Norwegian scored again at 14 ‘of the complement. After the shot of the British that crashed into the stick, the “Android” found the rebound and established the 3 to 0.Three minutes later there was a good play of the “citizens” commanded by Kevin de Bruyne, who left Julian alone in front of the goal to convert the fourth goal of the team. The 4-0 was not enough for those led by Guardiola, who continued to attack and, at 62’, Cole Palmer had his when he found a rebound with the empty goal and did not forgive. In the 73rd minute, the Argentine took the ball in midfield and gave possession to de Bruyne, who invented a magnificent pass and left it hand to hand with the defender in three quarters of court. Arriving in the area, Álvarez amagó and, in front of the goalkeeper, defined to put the final 6 to 0. With this victory, Manchester City advanced to the semifinals of the F.A. Cup, and with its match against West Ham postponed by calendar, it will face Liverpool next Saturday.

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