Haaland's late tap-in beats Leipzig after City were pegged back twice
Enzo Maresca's side won 3–2 at the Red Bull Arena; Haaland now has 13 goals in nine games against Leipzig, Sky Sports reports.
By GoalPost · Reporting from Sky Sports
Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3–2 on Wednesday in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase.
Castello Lukeba's own goal put City ahead in the 37th minute. Ridle Baku equalized from a tight angle four minutes after halftime, catching Gianluigi Donnarumma at his near post. Enzo Fernández headed City back in front from Iliman Ndiaye's pass in the 58th minute, and Antonio Nusa leveled three minutes later.
Erling Haaland settled it in the 78th minute, tapping in Elliot Anderson's ball across the six-yard box. Sky Sports reports that 13 goals in nine games make Leipzig his most-scored-against opponent. Maresca said City were "happy with the three points."
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