# Phil Foden scores hat-trick as Man City dominate AEK Athens

> Phil Foden's hat-trick and assist help Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in Champions League.
- Title: Phil Foden scores hat-trick as Man City dominate AEK Athens
- Summary: Phil Foden's hat-trick and assist help Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in Champions League. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqx2vjdnwkyyo
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:35:32.645+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: phil foden, manchester city, aeck athens, champions league, etihad stadium, enzo maresca, erling haaland, sports
## Foden's Champions League performance
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Manchester City's 5-1 win over AEK Athens.

> I enjoyed that a lot. The lads were great again. We showed determination again.
## Foden's recent form
Foden scored 19 goals in the 2023-24 Premier League season and was named player of the year.
## Foden's role in the team
Foden played in the false nine role, scoring three goals and providing an assist in the match.
## Manager's confidence
Manager Enzo Maresca said Foden is one of the best English players and will help the team.
## Foden's confidence
Foden said he is going in the right direction and has a long way to go but is scoring to build confidence.

> Slowly, but surely. Still got a long way to go, but I am going in the right direction.
## Foden's historical significance
Foden became the third Englishman to score a hat-trick and provide an assist in a Champions League match.
## Key takeaway

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Manchester City's 5-1 Champions League win over AEK Athens.