MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jeremy Doku was injured and forced off before halftime as Manchester City advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday.
The Belgium international went down under a challenge from Davinson Sanchez and was unable to continue after hurting his calf, with Phil Foden replacing him in the 37th minute.
Doku has been one of City's most effective players this season. Manager Pep Guardiola said the forward was likely to miss the Premier League game against Tottenham on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Doku provided assists for both of City's goals, scored by Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.
It was not clear what the nature of the injury was, but Doku was able to walk off the field receiving applause from the home fans at Etihad Stadium.
City led 2-0 at halftime in what was an impressive response to last week's shock 3-1 loss to tiny Bodø/Glimt, which placed doubt over whether the 2023 Champions League winner would directly qualify for the round of 16.
City's players were so apologetic about their performance in Norway that they refunded ticket costs for fans who traveled to the match.
Haaland's goal was his 40th for City and Norway this season and ended a five-game scoring drought.
Cherki's was his eighth for City in an impressive debut season for the club and his third in his last five games.
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Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, right, leaves the pitch injured during the Champions League opening phase soccer match Manchester City and Galatasaray in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku holds off Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez during the Champions League opening phase soccer match Manchester City and Galatasaray in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, left, is challenged by Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez during the Champions League opening phase soccer match Manchester City and Galatasaray in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mitch Marner had three goals and two assists and the Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Thursday night.
It was the sixth time in Marner's career that he had at least five points in a game and the first since also having five (one goal, four assists) for Toronto against Boston on Jan. 4, 2025.
Ivan Barbashev had a goal and and two assists, Mark Stone had an assist for his 700th career point and Pavel Dorofeyev added to his club record with his 19th power-play goal this season and 35th overall. Shea Theodore recorded two assists, including the 300th of his career with the team.
Carter Hart, who was activated off injured reserve earlier Thursday, stopped 19 shots in his first start since Jan. 8.
Blake Coleman scored twice for the Flames and Morgan Frost had the other goal. Dustin Wolf made 28 saves.
The Golden Knights are five points ahead of Los Angeles and San Jose for the third and final Pacific Division playoff spot. Vegas is three points behind division leaders Anaheim and Edmonton.
Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period. He became emotional, patted his heart and waved to the fans, who roared at the return of one of the more beloved players in franchise history. He was with the Golden Knights since the 2017-18 season and became a regular three years later.
The Golden Knights traded Whitecloud to Calgary on Jan. 18 for Rasmus Andersson.
Calgary took the lead three times before Vegas answered with the equalizer each time, with the game tied at 3 entering the second intermission.
The beginning of the third period was delayed more than 20 minutes because of an issue with a spot on the ice.
Flames: Play at Anaheim on Saturday.
Golden Knights: Play at Edmonton on Saturday in a crucial Pacific Division matchup.
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Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud, center, salutes the fans during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) stops a shot behind Calgary Flames left wing Joel Farabee (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) skates with the puck against Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
Calgary Flames center John Beecher (18) celebrates after his goal with defenseman Zayne Parekh (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
