Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in an astonishing Champions League clash. The match at the Etihad saw City dominate the first 50 minutes before collapsing under Feyenoord’s spirited comeback. Despite City’s brilliance in attack, defensive lapses proved costly, allowing the Dutch side to snatch a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time.
Match Highlights and Timeline
Minutes | How it happened | Score |
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44′ | Haaland scores penalty | 1 – 0 |
50′ | İlkay Gündoğan adds second goal | 2 – 0 |
53′ | Haaland completes brace (assist by Nunes) | 3 – 0 |
75′ | Feyenoord’s Hadj Moussa pulls one back | 3 – 1 |
82′ | Santiago Giménez reduces deficit further | 3 – 2 |
89′ | Dávid Hancko scores equalizer (assist by Paixão) | 3 – 3 |
Match Overview
City appeared to have secured victory by the 53rd minute, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and İlkay Gündoğan providing further cushion. However, Feyenoord’s substitutions sparked a turnaround, with key goals from Hadj Moussa, Giménez, and Hancko. Giménez’s poise and Hancko’s late heroics sealed a memorable comeback.
This draw exposes City’s defensive frailty despite their offensive firepower. Feyenoord, resilient throughout, will cherish this result as a statement of their strength on Europe’s grand stage. Both teams now face high stakes in their upcoming matches as group qualification hangs in the balance.