Pep Guardiola’s tactical adjustments had a significant impact, enabling the treble-winning team to secure victory after their top scorer’s profligate finishing.
Manchester City found themselves at risk of going three games without a win, as a swift counter-attack led to Lois Openda equalizing Phil Foden’s goal, leveling the score in Wednesday’s Champions League match against RB Leipzig.
However, Pep Guardiola summoned his exceptionally talented substitutes from the bench, and they made an immediate impact. In the 85th minute, Julian Alvarez brilliantly curled City back into the lead with a shot that had minimal backlift. Furthermore, the Argentine playmaker set up Jeremy Doku, whose clinical finish sealed a 3-1 triumph.
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With two wins in two European matches, City is already on a path to the knockout stages. Nevertheless, there is cause for concern regarding Erling Haaland’s form, as he squandered numerous opportunities and relied on his strike partner coming off the bench to rescue the team.