Manchester City secured a dominant 5-1 victory over AEK Athens in their UEFA Champions League fixture, with Phil Foden netting a hat-trick. Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki also contributed goals for City. AEK Athens managed to pull one back through Stavros Pilios. Manager Enzo Maresca made eight changes to the starting eleven, showcasing the squad's depth. Rico Lewis provided crucial assists for two of Foden's goals. This win marked City's 150th UEFA Champions League match, boosting their European campaign and maintaining momentum. City will next face RB Leipzig in the Champions League and Aston Villa in the Premier League. The team's performance highlighted their continued strength across competitions.