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Man City held at Leipzig
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Gvardiol header cancels out Mahrez goal in Champions League round-of-16 first leg

English champions Manchester City paid the price for failing to make the most of their first-half dominance as they were held to a 1-1 draw by German side RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

The Citizens were in complete control before the break and got the breakthrough midway through the half when Ilkay Gundogan pounced on a mistake in defense and fed Riyad Mahrez to drive into the back of the net.

The City goalkeeper was called upon again to deny Andre Silva at his near post but Leipzig were finally rewarded for their mounting pressure when Josko Gvardiol headed in following a short corner.

Janis Blaswich denied Gundogan from restoring the visitors’ lead moments later with a reflex save from close range, while City had a penalty shout denied late on when Henrichs appeared to handle inside the area, but the Germans held on to secure a draw.

City, searching for their first Champions League trophy, will look to get the job done in the return leg on Tuesday, 14 March.