Bayer Leverkusen win in England, end Manchester City's unbeaten run | OneFootball

Manchester City lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, November 25, in Matchday 5 of the Champions League league phase. Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick scored for the visitors.

The English side came into this match with a solid unbeaten record at this stage, facing an opponent in need of points to secure a spot in the qualification zone.

The opening minutes, as expected, were dominated entirely by the home team. Nathan Aké had a clear chance to open the scoring, but Mark Flekken made a spectacular save.

Just when Leverkusen had managed to escape the chaos City had imposed on them and were at their best, they took advantage to open the scoring with a beautiful shot from Alejandro Grimaldo in the 22nd minute of the first half.

The home side’s best moments in the first half came in the final minutes. They added clear chances to their early dominance and came very close to equalizing before halftime. The visitors held on and went into the break 1-0 up.

Eight minutes into the second half, another blow struck City. Ibrahim Maza sent in a lofted cross for Patrik Schick to win in the air and make it 2-0 for Leverkusen.

With the introduction of Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola looked for a more direct approach and tried to get the ball into the visitors’ box, but the German team stood strong in duels and aerial play.

In the final minutes, the frustration of the home fans was evident, as many left their seats in the stadium. Manchester City lost the match and their unbeaten run in this Champions League. In the next round, they will visit none other than Real Madrid.

Leverkusen, meanwhile, won a crucial match to keep their hopes of qualifying for the next round alive and will host Newcastle, a direct rival, in Matchday 6.

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