Champions League: Talking points from Basel blow

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City and FC Basel at Etihad Stadium on March 7, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City and FC Basel at Etihad Stadium on March 7, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

One Record Gained, Others Finished:

Following up the Premier League pass record on Sunday, City picked up the Champions League pass record. City were dominant in possession and managed to complete 978 passes. That said, unlike Sunday, it was more backwards and sideways than pushing forward. Pep Guardiola commented on that fact after the game, stating that passing for passing sake is not football.

With the defeat, Manchester City’s home winning streak came to an end. That stretches back 13 games, while the undefeated at home record goes back further. For the last thirty-six games played at the Etihad, the visitors have left with a single point at the most. FC Basel have now ended both streaks, and that will certainly be the boost they need for the rest of their season.

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