Guardiola’s team scored three goals in the second half of the match
Manchester city won at home Red Star in the match of the first round of the group stage Champions League – 3:1.
In the first half, Pep Guardiola’s team made 22 shots on goal (7 on target), but failed to score a goal. The guests shocked the reigning winners of the Champions League and the Premier League in the 45th minute – Osman Boukari scored a scoring strike.
At the beginning of the second half of the meeting, Manchester City fought back through the efforts of Julián Alvarez. In the 60th minute, the Argentine scored a double thanks to a mistake by the Red Star goalkeeper. The final score of the match was set by Rodri in the 73rd minute.
In another Group G match, RB Leipzig beat Young Boys away – 3:1.
In the next round on October 4, Manchester City will play away against RB Leipzig, and Crvena Zvezda will host Young Boys at home.
- Champions League. Group G. 1st round
Manchester city — Crvena Zvezda — 3:1 (0:1)
Goals: Alvarez, 47, 60, Rodri, 73 – Bucari, 45
Source: Sportarena
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