Manchester City secures thrilling win over RB Leipzig in UEFA Champions League

Manchester City secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against RB Leipzig in the match that brought the two teams together on Wednesday evening, as part of the fourth round of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City opened the scoring in the 37th minute, after Castello Lukeba, the RB Leipzig defender, scored an own goal, allowing the English side to finish the first half leading by one goal to nil.

RB Leipzig equalised at the start of the second half with a goal from Ridle Baku in the 49th minute, capitalising on an error from Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Manchester City responded quickly as Enzo Fernández restored his team's lead in the 58th minute with a powerful header from a fine cross by Iliman Ndiaye.

RB Leipzig equalised again in the 61st minute through Antonio Nusa, who scored with a low shot from inside the penalty area.

In the 78th minute, Erling Haaland settled the match in favour of Manchester City, scoring the third goal to lead his team to a valuable away victory.

With this victory, Manchester City has increased its tally to 9 points in 7th place in the standings, while RB Leipzig remains on 3 points in 31st place.