Manchester City could have taken a big step towards the round of 16 of the Champions League at FK Bodö/Glimt. Instead, the English deserved to lose in Erling Haaland’s Norwegian homeland.
Manchester City embarrassed themselves in the Champions League against outsiders FK Bodö/Glimt. Coach Pep Guardiola’s star ensemble deservedly lost 1:3 (0:2) to the Norwegians. the defeat could have been even greater. Manchester acted without ideas and was shockingly harmless on offense.
Kasper Høgh (22nd and 24th minutes) had given coach Kjetil Knudsen’s team the lead with a double strike before the break. After the break, former Frankfurt player Jens Petter Hauge (58th) even made it 3-0 after a nice solo.
Shortly afterwards, City was able to reduce the deficit through Rayan Cherki (60′). But because captain Rodri was shown yellow-red within a few minutes after two tactical fouls (62nd), the English had to play the rest of the game outnumbered.
When star attacker Erling Haaland returned to Norway, City could have taken a big step towards the round of 16 with a win. With their surprising success, Bodö/Glimt kept their chance of making the playoffs.
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City is still in fourth place in the table with 13 points, but can slip out of the direct qualifying places for the round of 16 after the end of the match day.
Final against Galatasaray for the round of 16 qualification
The final group game against Galatasaray Istanbul next Wednesday definitely has the character of a final for the English team. If City loses again, they will probably have to take the detour via the playoffs.
City had already lost the prestigious derby against city rivals United 2-0 last weekend. In the table, Guardiola’s team is already in second place, seven points behind leaders Arsenal FC.
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