Manchester City edges RB Leipzig 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Manchester City edges RB Leipzig 3-2 in UEFA Champions League
Summary

Manchester City secured a 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena on November 4. After a 1-0 halftime lead, City saw Leipzig equalize twice but respond quickly each time, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute. The match illustrated a shift in City's style under manager Enzo Maresca, exchanging previous control for a more chaotic and open gameplay. This marks City's continued effort to secure a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League.

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  • •Manchester City wins 3-2 against RB Leipzig
  • •City leads 1-0 at halftime
  • •Haaland scores winning goal in 78th minute
  • •Match showcases chaotic style under Maresca
  • •City aims for top-eight finish in Champions League
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  • 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City are trading control for chaos – and it could become the norm
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Manchester City had one job to do against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena last night. That was to leave Germany with all three points to aid their bid to secure a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champio...

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