However, the situation eased in the city of Salzburg, which has already been declared a disaster zone.

BBC: Battered Prague hopes for respite

The second half was as comfortable for City as the first, and after Balotelli almost ripped open the Salzburg netting, albeit the wrong side, City grabbed their second thanks again to the precocious forward.

BBC: Man City 3-0 Salzburg

Salzburg went close on a couple of occasions when Rabiu Afolabi headed wide from close range, while City keeper Shay Given was forced to save one-handed from Stefan Hierlander.

BBC: Man City 3-0 Salzburg