RB Leipzig 2-3 Manchester City: Haaland scores the decisive goal

RB Leipzig hosted Manchester City at Leipzig Red Bull Arena for matchday 4 of the Champions League on Wednesday 4 November. The referee was Marco Guida, and the match ended 2-3 in favour of the visitors.

The first goal came in min. 37, an own goal by Castello Junior Lukeba that put City ahead. Ridle Baku equalised in min. 49, assisted by Brajan Gruda. In min. 58, Enzo Fernández restored City's lead with an assist from Iliman Ndiaye, and in min. 61 Antonio Nusa levelled again, assisted by Christopher Nkunku. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal for the final 2-3 in min. 78, assisted by Elliot Anderson.

Six yellow cards were shown: four to Leipzig (Christoph Baumgartner, min. 17; Ridle Baku, min. 33; Neil El Aynaoui, min. 48; David Raum, min. 77) and two to City (Jeremy Doku, min. 88; Abdukodir Khusanov, min. 90+4). Leipzig had 36% possession against City's 64%, with 13 shots to 12, and xG of 0.84 to 2.32.

The best player was Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig, rated 8.2, with one goal. In our standings, Leipzig are 30th with 3 points after four matches (PGPP), while Manchester City are 7th with 9 points (GPGG).