Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head
Dec 12, 2024
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Manchester City lost 0-2 to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Phase 6 of the 2024-2025 season at Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on the 12th (Korea time).
The home team, Juventus, started in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Vlahovic, Yildiz, Copmeiners, Francisco Conseysang, Thurang, Locatelli, Danilu, Kaluru, Gatti, Sabona and Di Gregorio started.
In response, Manchester City also came out with a 4-2-3-1. Holan, Doku, Derbroughner, Bernardo Silva, Grealish, Guendoan, Lewis, Gvardiol, Hoobeng Dias, Walker and Ederson were selected.
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It was Juventus that broke the balance of the game in the second half. Vlahovic hit the net with a header from Yildiz's cross from the left side. Ederson quickly blocked it, but the ball went over the goal line.
Manchester City also launched a counterattack.
In the 23rd minute of the second half, Guendoan attempted a right-footed shot in front of the box, but was blocked by goalkeeper Gregorio.
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In the 30th minute of the second half, McKennie finished with a right-footed volley shot from Weah, who came in as a substitute in the counterattack.
With a two-goal gap, Manchester City no longer showed willingness to chase. He kneeled in front of Juventus' solid defense.
Manchester City is ranked 22nd with eight points with two wins, two draws and two losses in the UCL qualifying round. Depending on the results of the remaining two games, there is a high possibility that they will be eliminated without going through the playoffs. Only the 24th place will be given the playoff rights.
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