Despite the match being a dead-rubber fixture with City already securing a spot in the last 16 as group winners, manager Pep Guardiola opted for significant changes, making nine adjustments to the starting lineup.
A standout moment came with the inclusion of academy graduate Micah Hamilton in the starting XI, making his senior debut. Hamilton marked the occasion by scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute, unleashing a powerful strike from a tight angle that beat Red Star goalkeeper Omri Glazer.
Another highlight from City's academy was man-of-the-match Oscar Bobb, who doubled the lead just after the hour mark with his first senior goal. Bobb skillfully navigated the Red Star defense, curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.
Red Star managed to pull one back through Hwang In-beom, but Hamilton earned City a penalty in the 84th minute, paving the way for Kalvin Phillips, making a rare first-team appearance, to score his first goal for the club and extend the lead.
Despite Red Star scoring again in stoppage time, City held on to maintain their flawless record in Group G. This victory not only made them the second English club, after Liverpool in 2021-22, to win all six group-stage games in a single Champions League campaign but also marked their eighth successive win in the competition, a first in English club history.
Reflecting on his maiden goal for Manchester City, Oscar Bobb shared his thoughts with TNT Sports.
