Haaland Fires Man City Past Leipzig in 3-2 Champions League Thriller
Erling Haaland struck his seventh goal against RB Leipzig as Manchester City won 3-2 away in the Champions League. Full goals, assists and key facts.
Manchester City left Germany with three valuable points after edging RB Leipzig 3-2 on matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Enzo Maresca's side were pegged back twice in an end-to-end contest before Erling Haaland settled it.
How the goals went in
City took the lead when Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba turned the ball into his own net. The hosts hit back through Ridle Baku, who finished off a pass from Brajan Gruda. Enzo Fernandez restored the visitors' advantage after being set up by Iliman Ndiaye, but Leipzig refused to fold, and Antonio Nusa levelled again from Christopher Nkunku's assist. The decisive moment belonged to Haaland, who converted Elliot Anderson's delivery to win it for City.
Leipzig remain Haaland's favourite victims
The Norway striker's winner was his seventh goal against Leipzig, making the Bundesliga club the opponent he has scored against most in his Champions League career. For City, an away victory of this kind is a significant boost in the race for a strong finish in the league phase, while Leipzig will feel they deserved more from a spirited display.
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