The recent victory by a landslide of Manchester City against the humble Sparta Prague corresponding to the third date of the League Phase of the Champions League could seem like just another day at the office for those led by ‘Pep’ Guardiola, however, the truth is that It was a historic triumph for the English team.
With its overwhelming victory in its fortress, the Etihad Stadium, the current champion of the Premier League and conqueror of the Orejona in 2023 has reached a new historical record in the most prestigious competition on the Old Continent at the club level.
The 5-0 win against the Czech Republic team was vital for the Citizens to now have the longest undefeated record in the Champions League.
With 26 matches in a row without losing, City has recorded an impressive record without losses in the international tournament in the period between 2022 and 2024.
The Sky Blues’ new record is sweeter, as they surpassed their classic rival, Manchester United, who under the direction of Sir Alex Ferguson, achieved this feat between 2007 and 2009, culminating in victory in the 2007 final. 08 in Moscow and a subsequent defeat against Barcelona in the 2009 final in Rome.
It should be remembered that the last time Manchester City was defeated by the Champions League was in the memorable semifinal against Real Madrid in the 2021-2022 season, where the ‘Merengue’ came back to win 3-1.
