27.11.2025 10:40
In the 5th week of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 2-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen secured the victory with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrick Schick. With this result, Manchester City's unbeaten streak in the tournament came to an end. Leverkusen increased their points to 8, while Manchester City remained at 10 points. The teams' next matches will take place on December 10.
In the 5th week of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Bayer Leverkusen, marking their first loss in this season's Champions League. Pep Guardiola's team also lost their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
HISTORIC BLOW FROM GRIMALDO AND SCHICK
Alejandro Grimaldo, who took the stage in the 23rd minute of the match at Etihad, put Leverkusen ahead 1-0. The first half ended with this score. The German team doubled the lead in the 54th minute with a goal from Patrick Schick, completely extinguishing City's hopes of a comeback.
FIRST TIME FOR CITY THIS SEASON
With this result, Leverkusen increased their points to 8, while Manchester City remained at 10 points, suffering their first defeat in the Champions League this season. Guardiola's team struggled to take control of the game, especially in the second half.
UPCOMING MATCHES
Leverkusen will host Newcastle United at home on December 10. Manchester City will face a major test on the same day against Real Madrid.