Manchester City rallies for 3-1 win against Atlético Madrid in Seoul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory against Atlético Madrid in a pre-season exhibition at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, watched by around 50,000 fans. Atlético took the lead with a goal from Jorge Dominguez, but Manchester City responded with goals from Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri. This match provided a rare focus on soccer amidst recent scandals in South Korean football, including a police raid and accusations of mismanagement within the Korea Football Association. In light of these issues, a K-Football Innovation Committee has been formed to recommend governance changes. South Korea is currently without a head coach as it approaches the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
- •Manchester City wins 3-1 against Atlético Madrid.
- •Match held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 10, 2026.
- •Jorge Dominguez opened the scoring for Atlético.
- •Goals from Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri secured City's comeback.
- •KFA faces scrutiny amid various scandals effecting the sport.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — A rare on-field headline in South Korea: Manchester City’s 3-1 comeback over Atlético
"Around 50,000 fans watched Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season exhibition game at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, offering a rare example of soccer making headlines for on-field action here during a scandal-hit summer. The big transfer news of the period saw South Korea’s star player Lee Kang-in move from Paris Saint-Germain to Atlético Madrid last month in a deal reportedly worth more than $40 million. Despite Lee’s second-half introduction, he couldn't prevent Manchester City rallying from a goal down to win.
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