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 group stage. Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick scored for the visitors.

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

Just at their best moment and after managing to escape the chaos imposed by City, Leverkusen took advantage to open the scoring with a beautiful shot by Alejandro Grimaldo in the 22nd minute of the first half.

The best of the home team in the initial stage came in the final minutes. To the initial dominance, they added clear chances and came very close to equalizing before halftime. The visitors held on and went into the break 1-0 up.

In the 8th minute of the second half, another blow came for 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 sought a more direct approach and to get the ball into the visitors' area, but the German team strengthened in duels and aerial play.

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

Leverkusen, on the other hand, won a crucial match to keep their hopes alive for qualifying to the next round, and in the sixth matchday, they will host Newcastle, a direct rival.

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