Haaland Scores Late Winner as Manchester City Beat RB Leipzig 3-2
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday. His goal came in the 78th minute at the Red Bull Arena. The win ends a rough patch for City.
City came into the game after back-to-back Premier League defeats. They lost to Aston Villa and then to Brighton. Enzo Maresca's side needed a response in Europe. They got it, though it was not easy.
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 37' | Castello Lukeba own goal, City lead 1-0 |
| 49' | Ridle Baku equalises for Leipzig |
| 58' | Enzo Fernandez heads City back in front |
| 61' | Antonio Nusa levels at 2-2 |
| 78' | Erling Haaland scores the winner |
Enzo Fernandez's header came from a cross by Iliman Ndiaye. Nusa answered just three minutes later with a strong left-foot strike. He was Leipzig's best player on the night.
Haaland had very few chances before his goal. He was captain for the first time this season. He then slid in at the back post to turn in an Elliot Anderson cross.
The goal carries some big numbers. It was Haaland's 13th goal in nine games against Leipzig. That is his most against any opponent. It was also his 14th goal of the season. He now has 62 goals in 61 Champions League games.
Leipzig had a strong home record before this match. They had won five out of five at home. They had scored 19 goals and conceded none. That run has now ended.
City have won three of their four league phase games. Their only loss came against Paris Saint-Germain. The result moves them up to seventh in the table.
Leipzig are being rebuilt under new coach Martin Demichelis. They will feel they deserved more from the night. They had more shots than City, 14 to 12. But Haaland once again found the key moment.