Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head

Dec 12, 2024

Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head
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Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head
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This is shocking. Manchester City lost again. This time, he suffered an overwhelming defeat by the sixth-ranked Italian Serie A team.

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.
Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head
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Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head
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The first half ended in a tedious battle between the two teams. In the 39th minute of the first half, Manchester City's De Bruyne connected a pass that penetrated the back space of the opponent's defender, and Holan attempted a chip shot with a 1-1 situation, but was blocked by the goalkeeper.

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.



Manchester City's Champions League defeat, 'Shocking performance → Guardiola with a humble head
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Rather, Juventus scored a goal.

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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