2023-11-29 14:38:00
2023-11-29
Manchester City, who trailed by two goals at half-time, turned the situation around to end up winning 3-2 once morest Leipzig this Tuesday, a result that ensures Pep Guardiola’s ‘Citizens’ the lead in group G of the Champions League before of the last date of the group stage.
The current European champion, surprised by a double from Belgian striker Loïs Openda (13, 33), came back with goals from Norwegian Erling Haaland (54), Phil Foden (70) and Argentine Julián Álvarez (87).
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After the victory, Pep Guardiola spoke to the media a little ‘tired’ of always answering almost daily questions regarding Erling Haaland and his habit of setting records.
And yesterday Haaland became the fastest to score 40 goals in the Champions League with his goal in the 54th minute.
“Again? Do I have to tell you once more?” Guardiola laughed when asked for a comment. “A billion times, I’m really impressed. Another record. Congratulations. He is a fantastic player. I tell you many times, we are very, very happy. We love him, not only for the goals he scores, but for many other things.”
Similarly, he was also asked why the team bus took a different route to the Etihad Stadium before the match. Guardiola replied that he wanted his team to see the statue of the ‘trinity’ of Colin Bell and Francis Lee. and Mike Summerbee who was revealed that same day.
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“I encouraged the club to leave us there by bus and we might walk. So another gesture for the three important (players)… really, really nice.”
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