Ten-man City’s Champions League Group A campaign ended on a frustrating note as Pep Guardiola’s side slipped to a 2-1 defeat away to RB Leipzig.
Though we were already assured of top spot and a place in the last-16 draw, a City side showing seven changes from the team that won at Watford on Saturday, strove to try and end the group stage on a winning note.
However Dominik Szoboszlai and Andre Silva struck in both halves to power a fired-up Leipzig into a two-goal lead.
Though Riyad Mahrez set up a grandstand finish with a fine stooping header on 76 minutes, City couldn’t force a leveller.
And the match ended with Kyle Walker being sent off for foul play nine minutes from time to seal a disappointing night in eastern Germany.
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By Man City
December 9, 2021
