Player ratings for the Champions League encounter between Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
Manchester City
Joe Hart – 2/5
Another incredible blunder to add to his ever growing list and should have done better with Bayern’s third. Made some good reflex saves late on.
Vincent Kompany – 4/5
One of the main reason Bayern were kept at bay for so long, could only do so much in the face of such a constant onslaught.
Matija Nestasic – 2/5
Had a good handle on Muller in the opening stages but was otherwise ineffectual.
Gael Clichy – 2/5
Struggled to deal with the pace and trickery of Robben, but was often left isolated.
Micah Richards – 3/5
Made a strong start by asserting himself, but faded late on as Ribery got the better of him.
Samir Nasri – 2/5
Rather anonymous performance, failed to track back to cover Clichy.
Jesus Navas – 2/5
Lost the ball far too easily and looked out of ideas on the right.
Fernandinho – 2/5
Outclassed and outnumbered up against Bayern’s midfield three who dealt with him as though he wasn’t there.
Yaya Toure – 3/5
Forced to protect the back four in the late stages, did his best, all things considered.
Edin Dzeko – 2/5
Started solidly in the air, quickly faded and was replaced early on.
Sergio Aguero – 3/5
Great energy and looked threatening when he had the ball.
Substitutes
James Milner – Probably brought on too late.
David Silva – City’s best player. Hit the bar and set up Negredo for his goal.
Alvaro Negredo – Scored City’s consolation goal.Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer – 3/5
Untested for the most part. Was helpless for Negredo’s goal.
Jerome Boateng – 2.5/5
Looked as solid as a rock until his sending off for tumbling down Toure.
Philipp Lahm – 4/5
As good as he’s ever been. Patrolled the back well and launched attacks ferociously.
David Alaba – 4/5
A world class performance. Defended resolutely and provided excellent back up for Ribery when going forward.
Dante – 4/5
Commanding and domineering and used the ball excellently. Got himself an assist too.
Rafinha – 3/5
Occasionally lost possession, but got down the right flank well.
Franck Ribery – 4.5/5
Unplayable. City could get nowhere near him. Scored a fantastic goal and pressed for more.
Arjen Robben – 4/5
Wasted an early chance to score but made amends by bagging one later.
Bastian Schweinsteiger – 3.5/5
Back after injury, and though he performed well he didn’t look 100% sharp.
Toni Kroos – 4/5
A calm and composed display. Set up Robben after mugging Fernandinho.
Thomas Muller – 4/5
Looked comfortable on his own up front, scored and nearly had another.
Substitues
Jan Kirchhoff – Still settling in, did well.
Xheridan Shaqiri – Lively cameo
Mario Gotze – First steps back from injury