The return of Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden to Manchester City has solidified the team even more vital as they thrashed German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig 6-3 in the first league of the Uefa Champions League. English Premier League’s most expensive player Jack Grealish scored a fantastic goal on his Champions League debut as he demolished the German side.
Manchester City Thrash RB Leipzig 6-3
Manchester City produced a stunning attacking display to overcome last season’s Bundesliga runners-up and get their Group A campaign off to a winning start. Nathan Ake put Pep Guardiola’s side ahead with a powerful header the 10th different player to score in a City shirt this season. There was also an own goal by Nordi Mukiele that doubled the lead.
The France defender got his angles wrong as his attempted header back to his keeper following Kevin de Bruyne’s delivery ended up in the net. However, However, Man City did not have things all their wa, and Mukiele made up for his error by playing a role in Christopher Nkunku’s goal to make it 2-1 before Algerian Riyad Mahrez restored the two-goal cushion from the penalty spot.
Nkunku gave RB Leipzig hope with a header, only for Grealish to score his second with a delightful finish for the club. Former Paris St-Germain player Nkunku completed his hat-trick. Still, Joao Cancelo added a stunning fifth and substitute Gabriel Jesus a sixth to set City up nicely for their biggest test in the group away to PSG 28 September.
RB Leipzig finished with 10 men after former Manchester City player Angelino was sent off in the 79th minute for a second yellow card.
