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Quick Match Recap: Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig

A crazy match ends in a win and top of the group for City.

Manchester City v RB Leipzig: Group A - UEFA Champions League Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Manchester City 6, Nathan Aké (16’), Nordi Mukiele (28’ OG), Riyad Mahrez (45’+2’ PEN), Jack Grealish (56’), Joao Cancelo (75’), Gabriel Jesus (85’)

RB Leipzig 3, Christopher Nkunku (42’, 51’, 73’)

Welcome to your quick recap.

Manchester City have won the debut match of the new UCL season vs a very fun and chaotic Leipzig side.

A back and forth match that had some good City performances as City did played at level with returning KDB and Nathan Ake. Man City came out with great energy and was up 2-0 after 30 minutes to make this a really fun match.

One where City was in control with possession and chances created.

The second half was even more crazy and saw the goal total rail up to 9 total.

City had so many creative players out there including a Jack Grealish super finish that opened the match up even more.

The story of the night was City’s strong side with a fantastic team performance.

City now lead the group after a draw in the other match.

A great day of football saw even some defensive mistakes not cost them and win the day 6-3.

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