The reigning European champions, Manchester City, made a stunning comeback against RB Leipzig, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory as Julian Alvarez scored a late goal in the 87th minute. This triumph secured City’s top spot in Champions League Group G with one match remaining.
Erling Haaland broke records with his goal that initiated the comeback. It not only displaced Ruud van Nistelrooy as the fastest player to 40 Champions League goals but also broke Kylian Mbappé’s record for the youngest player to reach this milestone.
Phil Foden also contributed a goal following an underwhelming first half by City, bringing Pep Guardiola’s team to 15 points after five games. Leipzig, meanwhile, had already secured a spot in the last 16 but now have nine points.
Reflecting on the match, Foden acknowledged the team’s poor first-half performance but praised their courage and motivation in overturning the game, illustrating the squad’s admirable mentality.
A photo from the game shows that Haaland broke the Premier League record for the fastest player to reach 50 goals against Liverpool.
City had to recover from Leipzig’s two goals, scored by Loïs Openda as a result of defensive errors, before Haaland and Foden led the team’s resurgence.
Guardiola praised the team’s resilience, asserting that their response was commendable. Meanwhile, Foden emphasized the importance of their first goal in changing the game and noted the spirited support from the fans.
City’s remarkable comeback showcases their competitive spirit, making it Guardiola’s second comeback from a two-goal deficit in his Champions League managerial career.
Looking ahead, City will conclude the group stage at Red Star Belgrade on Dec. 13. In related news, Young Boys secured a place in the Europa League knockout round playoffs with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, who are currently bottom of the group.
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