Leipzig Vs Man City: Defeated 1-2, The Citizens Still Top The Standings
JAKARTA - RB Leipzig successfully beat Manchester City with a score of 2-1 in the last match of Group A of the Champions League at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday morning, western Indonesia time.
Two Leipzig goals were created by Domink Szoboszlai and Andre Silva. While City can only reply through Riyad Mahrez.
This defeat did not change the position of the City as a group winner. They are only one point ahead of PSG who sit in second place.
While this victory is important for Leipzig, who managed to ensure a ticket to the Europa League.
As quoted by Antara, City fielded a coating squad in this match.
This can be used by the home team who immediately took the initiative to attack.
In the 15th minute, Leipzig got its first golden opportunity. Ake gag was met by Laimer's effort from a tight angle which forced Steffen to make an important save.
The City immediately replied in the 17th minute. Mahrez's cross failed to be met by Gundogan, but the ball threw up and was immediately met by De Bruyne's kick. Unfortunately, the Belgian national team midfielder's efforts still have not met the target.
Leipzig finally managed to break the deadlock in the 24th minute. Laimer's breakthrough bait split the City defense and was accepted by Szoboszlai who managed to beat Steffen. Score 1-0 to the hosts.
The goal saw Leipzig increase the tempo of the attack, but City was still able to cope with the situation.
There were no additional goals in the remainder of the first half. The Citizens are still having trouble dismantling the Leipzig defense.
After the break, City started to play at a high tempo and tried to control the game.
Leipzig was difficult to control the ball until the 60th minute. City dominated possession, but found it difficult to build attacks.
In the 71st minute, Leipzig scored the second goal. Forsberg sent a pull bait which was met with a calm execution of Andre Silva in the penalty box. Leipzig is 2-0 up.
City finally scored one goal back in the 76th minute. Zhinchenko's cross from the left went to the far post which Mahrez headed freely. The position is 2-1.
In the last 10 minutes remaining, Pep Guardiola's squad tried to equalize. However, Leipzig can maintain their lead well.
The referee also blew the long whistle and Leipzig managed to win 2-1 over City.
Lineup:
RB Leipzig (4-2-3-1): Peter Gulacsi; Nordi Mukiele (79' Benjamin Henrichs), Lukas Klostermann (46' Mohamed Sisian), Josko Gvardiol, Angelino; Kevin Kampl, Konrad Laimer (63' Tyler Adams); Christopher Nkunku, Dominik Szoboszlai, Emil Forsberg (79' Brian Brobbey); Andre Silva (86' Ilaix Moriba).
Manchester City (4-3-3): Zack Steffen; Kyle Walker, John Stones, Nathan Ake (87' Ruben Dias), Oleksandr Zinchenko; Ilkay Gundogan, Fernandinho, Kevin De Bruyne (87' Cole Palmer); Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden (46' Raheem Sterling).