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Haaland scores winner as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in Champions League

Haaland scores winner as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in Champions League
UEFA Champions League · 07:37:06 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City came from behind twice to defeat RB Leipzig 3-2 on match day four of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

The victory keeps City on track in the competition, with Haaland's decisive strike proving the difference in a tightly contested encounter at Leipzig's stadium.

Manchester City fell behind early but equalized before half-time. Leipzig restored their lead in the second half, only for City to level again and then snatch the winner through Haaland.

The result leaves Manchester City with a strong position in their group, while RB Leipzig will need to regroup for their remaining fixtures.

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