Manchester City achieved a stunning comeback against Leipzig and secured first place in Group G

29 November 2023, 11:54 | Football 
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Josep Guardioli's team gave up two goals after the first half, but they were able to get the desired result.

As part of the fifth round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City and RB Leipzig teamed up, who had previously guaranteed their tickets to the playoffs.

However, in advance of this battle, there was still no intrigue in the fact that which of the teams is still sitting in the first meeting in Group G - Josep Guardioli’s wards had enough to get by but nothing against the “beaks”, so as not to go over again for your leadership.

The first half went well for Manchester City after Openda recorded a double on his team. At the break, the teams lost 2:0 to Leipzig.

With the other half of the team, the “Mistyans” were able not only to rehabilitate themselves, but also to carry out a successful comeback against the goals of Goland, Foden and Julian Alvarez. It is significant that Phil Foden also recorded a double with assists on his record.

Thus, the final mix with the 3:2 draw Manchester City guaranteed themselves first place in Quartet G before the rest of the round, while Leipzig entered the playoffs of the Champions League for the sake of another match..

Manchester City - RB Leipzig 3:2 Scorers: Goland 55, Foden 70, Alvarez 87 - Openda 13, 33 Manchester City: Ortega - Walker (Alvarez, 54), Akanji, Diash (Ake, 46), Guardiol (.

Источник: football.ua