With Doku, City gets back on track

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

With Doku, City gets back on track

After two defeats in a row, Manchester City has resumed its march forward in the Champions League.

The weather has been gloomy in Manchester in recent days. Not to mention United’s disappointing performances, City were also at half mast, freshly weighed down by two unexpected losses to Newcastle in the League Cup (1-0) and Wolverhampton in the Premier League (2-1). This Wednesday, however, the Skyblues were able to find a part of blue sky by showing themselves to be dominant – and victorious – in the Champions League.

Two weeks after an initial success in the competition against Red Star Belgrade (3-1), it was with this same score that the Cityzens were able to win in Leipzig (1-3). A meritorious result but acquired through a tough struggle. If Foden quickly materialized the ascendancy of the English in this part (0-1, 25e), the RB returned to the score as soon as they returned from the locker room thanks to the former Lensois Openda (1-1, 48e).

We ultimately had to wait until the last minutes of the match to see Pep Guardiola’s men make the difference. By an irresistible Alvarez this season, first, on an assist from Doku (1-2, 84e). Then thanks to the latter, precisely. The former Rennais having had the last word in added time, served in turn by his Argentinian teammate (1-3, 90e+2). Manchester City, after two days, already reigns supreme over its group, with three points ahead of its opponent of the day – five over the Berne-Belgrade tandem, which was neutralized at the same time (2-2).

Avatar photo

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

Leave a Comment