Manchester City secured a crucial 3–2 victory over RB Leipzig after a dramatic encounter that required a late intervention from Erling Haaland.
City took the lead in the 37th minute when Castello Lukeba turned Nico O’Reilly’s cross into his own net.
Leipzig fought back after the break, with Ridle Baku equalising in the 49th minute.
Enzo Fernández restored City’s advantage in the 58th minute, but Antonio Nusa responded just three minutes later to make it 2–2.
With the match finely balanced, Haaland stepped up in the 78th minute, sliding in to convert Elliot Anderson’s low cross and secure all three points for Pep Guardiola’s men.
It was far from a comfortable evening for City, but their ability to find a winner under pressure made the difference.
FINAL SCORE: RB LEIPZIG 2–3 MANCHESTER CITY.
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