Man. City destroy Crvena Zvezda but beat them only 3-1

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Last Updated: Sep 20 | 12:55 AM

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Man. City destroy Crvena Zvezda but beat them only 3-1

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The Serbian team had the lead at halftime at Etihad.

Manchester City won against Crvena Zvezda 3-1 as the Premier League champions dominated the whole match despite losing 1-0 at halftime. They had more than 20 goal attempts during the 1^st half, but the Serbian club scored their only shot on goal in a counter-attack.

FULL-TIME | Three points secured on opening night! 🤩

🔵 3-1 🔴 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/f3lJ3qBuaP

— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 19, 2023

Osman Bukari scored for Crvena Zvezda after Mirko Ivanic’s assist in the final minute of the 1^st half in a half the only team that attacked was City, but the only thing that didn’t happen was for them to score.

Red Star scored with their first, and only, shot of the game so far. Manchester City have had 22 and 7 on target.

A surprise leader at the break. 😅 pic.twitter.com/owF1orscGP

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However, in the 47^th minute, Guardiola’s side tied the result after Julian Alvarez netted Erling Haaland’s assist. The Argentinian forward scored his 2^nd goal in the 60^th minute and gave the lead for the 1^st time in the game to Manchester City.

🔵🕸️ Five goals and two assists in 11 #UCL games for Julián Álvarez.

It’s already 21 goals as Manchester City player since he joined the club 13 months ago. pic.twitter.com/6JkPu7KuNy

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 19, 2023

Who will win the match became clear when Rodri netted in the 73^rd minute to make it 3-1, and the reining Champions League winners started the new campaign with a victory.