Defeating Young Boys, Man City won all 3 first leg matches of the Champions League group stage

Young Boys 1-3 Man City.

Man City had a difficult away trip to Young Boys in the third round of the Champions League group stage. However, the superiority of the stars helped the reigning European champions return home with 3 points.

During the first half, Man City only created 3 chances through Erling Haaland and Matheus Nunes. They could not take advantage to create an early lead. Young Boys had a commendable first half with their defensive efforts.

Haaland scored a brace. (Photo: Getty Images)

However, while blocking the opponent's attacking stars, the home team forgot about the defenders. Man City's defenders spoke up at the beginning of the second half to create the opening goal.

In the 48th minute, Ruben Dias headed the ball against the crossbar. Manuel Akanji quickly appeared and tapped the ball into the net to score.

Young Boys continued to play defensive counter-attacks and created a surprise. In the 52nd minute, Elia Maeschak received the ball in an open position. He skillfully finished to equalize 1-1 for the Swiss team. This situation continued to show the vulnerability in Man City's backline in a game that they dominated.

However, in a difficult position, Man City had Haaland. In the 65th minute, Rodri was fouled in the penalty area. From the 11-meter mark, Haaland successfully executed the penalty to help Man City take the lead for the second time.

In the 86th minute, Haaland surprised many people when he finished beautifully with his right foot - his weaker foot - to seal a 3-1 victory for Man City. The reigning Champions League champions won all 3 matches in the first leg of the group stage.

The 2023/2024 Champions League group stage will take place from September to December 2023 with 6 matches. All matches of the tournament will be broadcast live and exclusively on FPT Play.

Result: Young Boys 1-3 Man City

Score

Young Boys: Maeschak (52')

Man City: Akanji (48'); Haaland (67'; 86')

Mai Phuong

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