City Comeback Stuns Leipzig in Champions League
Late Goals from Alvarez and Doku Seal Dramatic Victory
Manchester City 7-0 RB Leipzig aggregate 8-1
Manchester City staged a stunning comeback to defeat RB Leipzig 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, securing an 8-1 aggregate victory and a place in the last 16. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Leipzig struck twice in the first half through Andre Silva and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, City fought back through goals from Julian Alvarez and Riyad Mahrez in the second half. Jeremy Doku then sealed the victory with a late strike. The win marked a remarkable turnaround for City, who had lost their previous two matches in all competitions. It also saw Erling Haaland obliterate a Champions League goalscoring record, becoming the fastest player to reach 25 goals in the competition. Despite Leipzig's impressive start, City's superior quality ultimately shone through. The English champions dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the game. Alvarez's equalizer was a clinical finish from close range, while Mahrez's goal was a stunning long-range effort. Doku's late goal added gloss to the scoreline and sealed a memorable victory for City. The Belgian winger has been in impressive form this season, and his goal against Leipzig was a testament to his ability to make an impact from the bench. City will now face Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League. The two sides will meet in the first leg on February 14th at the Etihad Stadium.
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