The winner of the last Champions League, Manchester City, lost against Atlético Madrid (2-1), this Sunday at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, in an intense and disputed friendly.
The two starting eleven were close to what could be the typical team of the season, with the exception of Kevin De Bruyne’s English team, who has just returned to training after his injury in the Champions League Final and who stayed in the bench.
In any case, the Belgian was one of the stars of the night, since each shot of him on the video scoreboard caused an outcry from the public.
Another of the stars was the Dutchman Memphis Depay, who arrived at Atlético last season from Barça.
After coming into play, he took advantage of a cross from Argentine Ángel Correa to open the scoring (66′). While Yannick Carrasco, another substitute, increased the lead after receiving a pass from Depay (74′).
The German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, who had cleared a ball near his goal line (47′), after replacing Ederson at half-time, was unable to do anything.
Until the opening of the scoring, City, after their treble last season (Champions, Premier and FA Cup) dominated, but without luck.
City reacted late
Pep Guardiola’s men reduced the score through the Portuguese Rúben Dias (85′), after their Norwegian star, Erling Haaland, had no luck in his 55 minutes of play.
The European champions had to settle for defeat, on this tour to celebrate their treble, with all three trophies being displayed in South Korea.
2023-07-30 18:22:27
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