Refreshed and rejuvenated from what turned out to be a controversial rest on Sunday, City put in a near perfect away performance to run out 3-1 winners in Kiev’s Olympic Stadium.
Goals from Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Yaya Toure put Manuel Pellegrini’s men in a commanding position heading into the second leg in three weeks time.
It could have been more too, as the Blues displayed many of the characteristics that they have been renowned for in recent years, contrasting from the recent months of adversity.
Here we take a look a four findings from the night, and what they might mean moving forward.
