Manchester City defeated RB Leipzig in a nine-goal thriller to ensure a positive start to the group stage campaign.
Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish both scored for the first time in the Champions League. Ake broke the deadlock with a towering header from a Grealish corner.
Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish both scored for the first time in the Champions League. Ake broke the deadlock with a towering header from a Grealish corner.
A mix-up up between Peter Gulacsi and Nordi Mukiele allowed City to extend their advantage. Riyad Mahrez scored from the penalty spot to make it 2-0 before half-time.
16' Man City 1-0 RB Leipzig
28' Man City 2-0 RB Leipzig
42' Man City 2-1 RB Leipzig
45' Man City 3-1 RB Leipzig
51' Man City 3-2 RB Leipzig
56' Man City 4-2 RB Leipzig
73' Man City 4-3 RB Leipzig
75' Man City 5-3 RB Leipzig
85' Man City 6-3 RB Leipzig
PEP GUARDIOLA REACTION
"I am delighted and happy and thank you to these incredible players we have.
"It was a really tough game. They are able to create chances, they attack you in the build-up and they defend the spaces inside really well.
"The first game at home it was important to win and we scored six goals.
"Seventeen goals in the last four games is nice to give to them. Now we rest and prepare for Southampton."
Jack Grealish on his UCL debut
"It had absolutely everything! In the end, we're delighted to get the win, against a good team full of energy, young players.
"I'm delighted personally to come away mainly with the three points, but a goal and an assist..."
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