UEFA Champions League
Result: Manchester City 4-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
Date: 08 December 2015
Venue: Etihad
Raheem Sterling bagged a brace to help Manchester City secure a thrilling 4-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Etihad on Tuesday evening.
Gladbahch nearly broke the deadlock after just five minutes when Raffael broke free, however the Brazilian fired his effort over the crossbar.
City eventually went ahead in the 16th minute as Raheem Sterling played David Silva through on goal with a fine flick and the Spaniard rifled the ball into the roof of the net.
The visitors leveled matters in the 19th minute when Julian Korb smashed home into the bottom corner, after being picked out by Lars Stindl from the left.
Gladbach turned it around just before the halftime break, as Raffael converted from close range, after Wendt's initial effort had been saved.
City nearly leveled matters in the 60th minute but Sommer was on hand to deny Raheem sterling with a good save from point-blank range.
Manuel Pellegrini decided to change things after the hour-mark, as he introduced Jesus Navas and Wilfried Bony.
Sterling was presented with another chance in the 68th minute, as Yaya Toure's shot deflected into the path of the winger, who forced Sommer into a fine save.
However, City leveled matters in the 80th minute as Clichy did well to pick out Silva, who in turn laid it for Sterling to tap home from six-yards out.
Sterling then handed City the lead two minutes later, as Bony turned provide to release Sterling who curled a fine effort past Sommer.
The home side then sealed the win three minutes later, as Aleksander Kolarov got to the byline and sent a low cross into the box for for Bony to slam home from close range.
