UEFA Champions League 2018-19, Manchester City 2-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Hits and Flops

#1 Hit: Leroy Sané

Sane's touch deceived Baumann and allowed him a simple finish to provide City a slender lead

Who else? The silky German has been enjoying a rich vein of form and again proved pivotal as his side longed for a match-winner.

He stepped up to take a free-kick 30 yards out just before half-time. His side-footed effort, with precisely the right power and dip, simply flew into the bottom corner with aplomb.

Given his confidence levels, the effort itself shouldn't be much of a surprise. That said, he probably hasn't hit a sweeter strike than that since breaking through in the Schalke team all those years ago.

It's scary to think Sane is still only 22 years old. He continues getting better, evidenced by the unselfish nature with which he plays.

Achieving the right balance is important though, and he'll learn that with experience. He chose the wrong option for an extra pass into Silva's path - rather than shooting himself - following Sterling's blistering counter-attacking run.

He made no mistake to slot home minutes later though, with a deft penultimate touch that deceived an on-rushing Oliver Baumann. Sane then coolly dispatched his close-range effort and provided City all three points.

A game-high five key passes, three completed dribbles, 86.5% pass accuracy, two goals including a fantastic free-kick strike - City fans would hope that this run continues for a long time!