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Franck Ribéry got the German club started early when he was able to cut the ball inside to his right foot and beat keeper Joe Hart to the near-post (7'). Bayern Munich were around Manchester City's goal often which prevented City from building much on offense.
After half-time Manchester City had too many breakdowns that lead to more scoring for the visitors. Thomas Müller made a well timed run behind defender Gaël Clichy who missed his clearance on long ball into the box. Müller was able to take touch around the keeper before finishing the goal (56'). Moments later Müller created a turnover in Manchester City's defense and played Arjen Robben forward into space. Robben beat defender Nastasić to work the shot for a third Bayern goal (59').
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini used all three substitutes in the second-half and the changes worked in his favor. Álvaro Negredo replaced Edin Džeko and scored a late goal for the home club. Negredo made a nice turn to get space for a shot on his left foot and he curled the shot just enough to get the deflection off the post and into the net (79').
City then had a great chance to score another late goal when Yaya Touré was tackled from behind just outside the penalty area. Defender Boateng was the last defender and missed his tackle earning him a red card. David Silva hit the ensuing freekick well but off the crossbar. Fortunately for Munich the ejection came with only a few minutes left and they were able to hold on with ten men.
Manchester City will get a chance to return the favor of a home defeat later in December when the two replay in Germany. City need to see a lot of improvement though, if they wish to challenge the German giant.
After half-time Manchester City had too many breakdowns that lead to more scoring for the visitors. Thomas Müller made a well timed run behind defender Gaël Clichy who missed his clearance on long ball into the box. Müller was able to take touch around the keeper before finishing the goal (56'). Moments later Müller created a turnover in Manchester City's defense and played Arjen Robben forward into space. Robben beat defender Nastasić to work the shot for a third Bayern goal (59').
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini used all three substitutes in the second-half and the changes worked in his favor. Álvaro Negredo replaced Edin Džeko and scored a late goal for the home club. Negredo made a nice turn to get space for a shot on his left foot and he curled the shot just enough to get the deflection off the post and into the net (79').
City then had a great chance to score another late goal when Yaya Touré was tackled from behind just outside the penalty area. Defender Boateng was the last defender and missed his tackle earning him a red card. David Silva hit the ensuing freekick well but off the crossbar. Fortunately for Munich the ejection came with only a few minutes left and they were able to hold on with ten men.
Manchester City will get a chance to return the favor of a home defeat later in December when the two replay in Germany. City need to see a lot of improvement though, if they wish to challenge the German giant.
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