US EditionLeverkusen end Man City's unbeaten home streak with 2-0 triumph
Pep Guardiola’s extensive rotation led to a 2-0 loss as fringe players underperformed and Bayer Leverkusen capitalized on quick counter-attacks to secure victory.
- On Tuesday, Manchester City lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium, marking back-to-back defeats for the club.
- Pep Guardiola made 10 changes after the Newcastle defeat, resting key players including Erling Haaland against Leverkusen.
- After 23 minutes, Alejandro Grimaldo scored, and Guardiola made three substitutions at halftime after Leverkusen led 1-0.
- This was only its first Champions League loss this term, but it could tumble down the standings depending on Wednesday's results and adds to five losses this season.
- Guardiola's bold team selection backfired as observers said it left Manchester City disjointed and lacking threat, while Patrik Schick's 54th-minute header doubled the lead.
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With a strong defensive performance, Bayer Leverkusen takes three points at Manchester City. Pep Guardiola takes the blame. Borussia Dortmund ensures clear conditions against Villarreal.
In the first duel with Bayer Leverkusen in the royal class Pep Guardiola rotates like never before - ten start-eleven changes, Haaland long on the bench. After the bankruptcy Manchester's coach is crumpled. Quite differently the Leverkusen.
By JAMES ROBSON MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola made 10 changes to his team, and Manchester City paid the price on Tuesday. A 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League was City's second straight loss and raised questions about the Spanish manager's decision to leave out so many of his star players, including top scorer Erling Haaland. “I take full responsibility,” the City boss said. “It was too much, the first time in my l…
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