Manchester City produced a superb first half display away at Dynamo Kiev to earn a priceless 2-1 victory in their round of 16 first leg tie.
David Silva’s corner in the 15th minute was knocked down into the path of Sergio Aguero by an unmarked Yaya Toure, who controlled on his chest before lashing in a rasping shot.
City doubled their advantage five minutes before the interval Raheem Sterling’s square pass allowed David Silva to tap in at the back post.
Kiev found a lifeline through Witalij Bujalski, after Nicolás Otamendi’s clearing header found the Kiev striker on the edge of the area who smashed in a deflected shot past a despairing Joe Hart.
The visitors stood tall for the remainder of the half and then Yaya Toure capped off a fine evening with an outstanding curling effort in the dying stages of the match.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
Outstanding display from Man City. 3-1, fabulous goal from Toure. #mcfc
— Sam (@samuelJayC) February 24, 2016
Yaya Touré frustrate me. World beater when he can be arsed, what a goal! #ChampionsLeague #MCFC
— Ryan Dickinson (@RyanDickinson01) February 24, 2016
Yaya Toure. #mcfc #KievCity pic.twitter.com/IyBQHOXRHz
— Mitchell Kahalley (@MKahalley) February 24, 2016
They have been brilliant tonight… A pleasure to behold. #mcfc #mancity… Who needs the fa cup 😉
— Dan Sodergren (@dansodergren) February 24, 2016
How many pundits (or fans) will you hear giving credit to Pellegrini for his weekend team selection after that great win? #mcfc
— Hector Nunns (@senornunes) February 24, 2016
Sensational performance by #mcfc tonight dominating the game, scoring three away goals & very unlucky not to get a pen or two
— Wayne766 (@wayne766) February 24, 2016
One of the best performances of Pellegrini’s time as boss. Tactically brilliant, pressing game a joy to watch #MCFC
— Wes Smith (@smithwes88) February 24, 2016
@MCFC great match! Excited for the 2nd leg! But let’s take care of business and get that capital one cup this weekend! Go City! #UCL #MCFC
— Justin Paul Suppes (@jsuppes23) February 24, 2016
ARE YOU WATCHING ALAN SHEARER?#mcfc
— MCFC World (@MCFCworld) February 24, 2016
Good performance. Frustrating second half. Didn’t realise Yaya was playing until he scored. On to Sunday now. #Wemberleeyyyyyyy #MCFC
— Luke Yates (@LAYates6) February 24, 2016
Otamendi and Sterling were terrific. Excellent. #mcfc
— Ryan Corless (@RCorless33) February 24, 2016
That’ll do, top away performance. All over the pitch wanted it tonight. More of the same Sunday please ?? #MCFC
— Adie Mike (@AdieMike24) February 24, 2016
#MCFC become the first English club to score 3 goals in a CL KO away match since #MUFC won 3-2 at Milan in Feb 2010. pic.twitter.com/mOXOzPs5Ix
— Unibet Australia (@UNIBETAustralia) February 24, 2016
What a performance, my little injury ravaged team as good as through to the last 8 of the biggest club competition in Europe…#mcfc
— mcfcman66 (@mcfcman66) February 24, 2016
There goes Yaya Toure with his disappearing act for 85 mins and a screamer at the death. Becoming boring now. #MCFC
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) February 24, 2016
Toure is a liability most games but when he does that and wins you the tie you can’t complain #mcfc
— Sewellay (@GeoSewell) February 24, 2016
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