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A huge upset 0-2, Guardiola couldn t believe it, and the 1.2 billion euro team was useless

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The competition begins in the fifth round of the Champions League. Manchester City faces Bayer Leverkusen at home. Manchester City has a record of 7 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in the league, ranking third, 7 points behind Arsenal, the leader, and the championship situation is somewhat pessimistic. In the Champions League, Manchester City achieved an unbeaten record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their first 4 group matches. In the last game, Manchester City lost to Newcastle United, which was a bit of a blow to morale. Now coming to the Champions League, Manchester City faces Bundesliga powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen. As a result, Manchester City lost again, suffering two consecutive defeats in all competitions, and their 1.2 billion euro lineup was useless.

Manchester City has a 433 formation. The offensive trident of Bob, Malmouche and Savinho worked together. Rico Lewis, Nico Gonzalez and Reinders form a 3 midfielder. The back four of Husanov, Stones, Ake and Aite Nouri started. Trafford serves as the starting goalkeeper. Haaland, Doku and Foden are on the bench.

Not long after the game started, Manchester City created an opportunity. Ake volleyed in the penalty area and was saved. Six minutes later, Poku's shot from the right side of the penalty area was blocked. In the 20th minute, Reinders shot from the left side of the penalty area, and the goalkeeper easily confiscated the ball. 3 minutes later, Manchester City lost the ball. Relying on a counterattack opportunity, Grimaldo volleyed into the far corner of the penalty area and the ball went in! In the 45th minute, Reinders' shot after breaking into the penalty area was saved. At halftime, Manchester City trailed 0-1.

In the second half, Manchester City changed sides and made substitution adjustments. Foden, Nico O'Reilly and Doku came on as substitutes, while Rico Lewis, Nouri and Bob were replaced. In the 54th minute, Manchester City lost the ball again. Mazza passed the ball from the left, and Schick rushed for a header. The ball bounced off the ground and went into the right side of the goal. Guardiola couldn't believe it. Six minutes later, Grimaldo fouled and was shown a yellow card.

In the 65th minute, Guardiola continued to make substitutions. Harland and Shirki came on the bench, while Malmouche and Husanov were replaced. Seven minutes later, Haaland got a solo opportunity. He wanted to pass the goalkeeper, but was destroyed by the goalkeeper. It was a pity. Then, Haaland got another chance and his volley shot went high. In the 90th minute, Doku's shot was blocked. In the end, Manchester City lost 0-2 to Leverkusen, a big upset.

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