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In the opening 45 minutes, the away team had total control. Midway through the half. Ilkay Gundogan capitalise on a defensive blunder and pass Riyad Mahrez, who drove goalward. Manchester City vs RB
However, RB Leipzig came out in the second half with greater zeal. And Benjamin Henrichs twice came within inches of equalising. First by heading barely over and then by sweeping wide with only Ederson to beat.
Manchester City vs RB Leipzig Football Match Highlights 22 Fabruary 2023
When Josko Gvardiol head in after a short corner, the hosts were eventually reward for their increasing pressure. The Manchester City goalkeeper was once again call upon to deny Andre Silva at his near post. Moments later, Janis Blaswich stopp Gundogan from regaining the advantage for the visitors with
Leipzig hung on to clinch a draw despite City’s late penalty appeal being turn down as Henrichs. Appear to handle inside the area through a reflex save from close range. On Tuesday, March 14, the second leg will take place. And City will try to win in order to complete their quest for their first Champions League trophy.
A draw on the road in the final stages of Europe should be view as a very respectable performance. But City manager Pep Guardiola will undoubtedly be disappoint that his team was unable to capitalise on their first half domination once more.
They enter the game seeking to bounce back from being held at the week by Nottingham Forest. Again surrendering in the second half after scoring before the break.
As Mahrez opened the scoring, it appear as though it was only a matter of time until City would score more goals. Leipzig barely left their own half during the early going in this game. Yet, despite dominating in possession, City struggle to generate a lot of chances. Which was made worse by Kevin de Bruyne’s illness and absence.
Erling Haaland struggle to make an impression upon his return to Germany. But one of his few chances in the second half. When he race forward before dragging his effort well wide, definitely could have result in a goal.
While City may be disappoint not to have won. They will be confidence in their ability to complete the task at the Etihad. Where they did win 17 of 19 games there this season.
With the dramatic improvement in their attacking play in the second half. Leipzig will be thrill to draw, and City will be miff that they miss the opportunity to score a last second winner.
After a brief corner, Mahrez fire the ball into the box with only a few seconds remaining. Rodri head the ball towards goal, but Henrichs appear to deflect it with his hands. Until the full time whistle was blown, there was no sign of a VAR check.
