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Manchester City didn’t have it entirely their own ways in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Despite frequently gliding through opponents at this stage of the competition players of the Premier League champions were forced to do their best to find a way to win Borussia Dortmund took a trip for their home stadium, the Etihad Stadium.
This is because the Citizens were 1-0 down after 10 minutes following Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the second half, scoring an unintentional strike.
Man City vs Borussia Dortmund
In light of the fact that the visitors were unlucky not to end the deadlock earlier in the match courtesy the goal of Marco Reus, it’s fair to say they got what they deserve.
It’s an Pep Guardiola aspect we’re talking about. So we shouldn’t be shocked to find out that they grit their teeth and refused to give up, even as the clock ticked away.
and despite their footballing philosophy that revolves around the slow and deliberate teamwork there were some individual moments of power that helped them change the course of their game in Manchester.
Then, a spectacular shot by John Stones levelled the scores after the England centre-back picked up the ball just outside of the penalty box and hit the ball with such force that it could have ripped out the goal.
There were valid questions regarding Alexander Meyer’s goalkeeping skills, however, fans couldn’t resist joking that he had to give up his hands to show how brutal the strike actually was.
Video John Stones’ thunderbolt equaliser against Dortmund
JOHN STONES OMFG https://t.co/DvhwgTa9cW
— ⚡️🇧🇼 (@Priceless_Silva) September 14, 2022
OH WOW JOHN STONES! 🚀
Man City find their way back into the game through an unlikely source.
What a strike! #UCL pic.twitter.com/snMmX9jB5y
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2022
The drama did not end there as Erling Haaland continued his amazing start in England with yet another goal that completed the turn around.
It was also arguably the most impressive finish has been recorded by the Sky Blue to date, as he demonstrated incredible agility and agility to make Joao Cancelo’s stunning cross into the net.
Video Erling Haaland’s aerialist of the year for Man City
That cancelo pass 😯
What a goal by haaland as well— Lake💨 (@_messiclear) September 14, 2022
HAALAND SAVED US TONIGHT WITH ANOTHER GREAT GOAL…
Man City For Life. pic.twitter.com/2QJc7lZyG3— Chrismajorbanks (@chrismajorbanks) September 14, 2022
HAALAND, STOP THAT! 🤯
A ridiculous assist from Cancelo, an even more ridiculous finish from Erling Haaland 😍
How does he do this!? #UCL pic.twitter.com/7u2W23ZC6j
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 14, 2022
It’s all in the air He’s just inevitable, isn’t he?
A terrifying possibility for Europe
The world knew from the time Haaland was at Dortmund that the goal-scoring machine was in him However, seeing him blossom in a top-of-the-line team is a frightening prospect something we’ve never witnessed in a long time.
When he scored an amazing goal that showcases his athleticism at its best and he has pushed his Guardiola’s record to an impressive 13 goals in only nine games.
With three goals in 2 Champions League appearances amongst those results, this year could be the year when ‘Big Ears’ is able to settle at the Etihad.
In addition, it’s often been the situation that City have fallen out of Europe due to their football style that is so efficient throughout the entire season of league football cannot keep them alive when the going gets tough in knockout soccer.
However, if they now have the walking speaking Get Out of Jail Free card from Mr. Haaland, then there really isn’t any chance for anyone else across the globe. Ask Dortmund.