Manchester City Blows Three-Goal Lead in Champions League Draw Against Feyenoord

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Paris: Manchester City's hopes of ending a difficult run of form were dashed on Tuesday as they squandered a commanding 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich edged out Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, leaving PSG's future in the tournament hanging by a thread..City's Early Dominance and Unexpected Collapse Erling Haaland was on fire for City, scoring the opening goal from a penalty in the 45th minute, followed by a second goal early in the second half. Ilkay Gundogan’s deflected shot gave City a 2-0 lead, and Haaland completed his brace to make it 3-0 just past the hour mark. However, Feyenoord mounted a stunning comeback, starting in the 75th minute when Anis Hadj Moussa capitalized on sloppy defending to score. The Dutch side was not done yet, as Santiago Gimenez added another goal in the 82nd minute, and with just a minute remaining, Igor Paixao's cross set up David Hancko’s equalizer. This marked the first time in Champions League history that a team had avoided defeat after trailing by three goals in the final 20 minutes.

Guardiola Laments City’s Fragility.Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola expressed frustration after the match, highlighting his team's defensive instability. "We concede a lot of goals because we are not stable," Guardiola lamented. "We need to find a victory to build confidence and get back on track." Bayern Munich's Narrow Victory Over PSG. In Munich, Bayern defeated PSG 1-0 with a goal from South Korean defender Kim Min-jae, who scored in the 38th minute after PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov mishandled a corner. Despite being reduced to 10 men after Ousmane Dembele’s red card, PSG struggled to find their rhythm. The loss leaves them with only four points from five games, putting them at serious risk of elimination from the competition. Lewandowski’s Century Milestone and Other Results. Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski made history by scoring his 100th Champions League goal in a 3-0 win over Brest, securing a dominant performance for the Spanish giants. Meanwhile, Inter Milan moved to the top of their group with a 1-0 win over RB Leipzig, and Arsenal delivered a strong 5-1 victory against Sporting Lisbon.

Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen also enjoyed emphatic wins, with Atalanta defeating Young Boys 6-1 and Leverkusen securing a 5-0 triumph over Salzburg. Atlético Madrid cruised to a 6-0 victory over Sparta Prague, while AC Milan edged past Slovan Bratislava 3-2. Significant Implications for PSG’s Champions League Future. PSG's coach Luis Enrique admitted that his team must win their remaining three group-stage matches to avoid a catastrophic exit. "We need to win our last three matches, or we risk being eliminated," Enrique said after the match. The French side's position remains precarious as they sit 26th in the group, just a point behind the playoff spots. Upcoming Matches and Group Standings As the Champions League group stages approach their conclusion, the results from Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and PSG leave the competition wide open. Inter Milan’s rise to the top and Barcelona's continued success add further intrigue to the tournament as the knockout stage looms.