Nunes’s Injury Mars Manchester City’s Champions League Triumph | SEE IMAGE

The Portuguese midfielder, Nunes, began the second leg of the last-16 tie but had to exit the field in the second half due to the injury.

When Nunes slipped and awkwardly landed on his hand, it was evident that something was seriously wrong. The television cameras zoomed in, revealing Nunes’ finger completely bent out of shape, sparking concern among fans. Promptly, Pep Guardiola signaled for Micah Hamilton to prepare as Nunes was unable to continue.

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The shocking images of his finger circulated on social media, with speculations ranging from a break to a dislocation. This unfortunate incident occurred just days before City’s crucial match against Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Despite the setback, City secured a routine 3-1 victory, advancing to the quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season. The goals by Early Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez, along with Erling Haaland’s 29th of the season, sealed the 6-2 aggregate success at the Etihad Stadium.

Copenhagen managed to pull one back through Mohamed Elyounoussi, but City’s dominance was never in question. As the team prepares for the upcoming challenges, this injury serves as a reminder of the physical demands of top-level football.

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