Manchester City run out winners versus RB Leipzig

Manchester City overcame RB Leipzig in a fantastic win on Wednesday, 6x3, relating to matchweek 1 of the Champions League. Both Pep Guardiola's team and Jesse Marsch's team held their first game in the competition. Christopher Nkunku was the star with 3 goals.

The opening goal was scored by Nathan Aké after 16 minutes, from a corner. In an unlucky moment Nordi Mukiele scored an own goal after 28 minutes. Shortly before the interval, Christopher Nkunku fired home for RB Leipzig, through a header inside the box, fashioned by Nordi Mukiele. After 45 minutes, Riyad Mahrez doubled the lead for Manchester City, from the penalty spot.

Jesse Marsch's team scored their second goal of the game through Christopher Nkunku, with 51 minutes on the clock, through a header inside the penalty area, supplied by Dani Olmo. With 56 minutes on the clock, Pep Guardiola's team increased their lead with a goal from Jack Grealish with a right-foot strike. After 73 minutes, Christopher Nkunku completed the hat-trick, with a right-foot shot, after an assist provided by Yussuf Poulsen. With this goal, Christopher Nkunku recorded his four goal of the current campaign. With 75 minutes on the clock, Manchester's team extended their lead with a goal from João Cancelo with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box. With 79 minutes on the clock, Leipzig's team saw Angeliño Tasende get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the 85th minute, Gabriel Jesus wrapped things up, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box.

After the result Manchester City are 1st in the table, with 12 points, while RB Leipzig sit 3rd place, with 7 points. With regard to the next fixture, Manchester's team visit Paris SG, whilst Leipzig's team will play at home against Club Brugge.