Champions League: Struggles continue to haunt Manchester City

Manchester City's troubles in the Champions League deepened on Tuesday as Pep Guardiola’s side squandered a commanding three-goal lead, settling for a shocking 3-3 draw against Feyenoord. Despite a strong start, City’s defensive frailties were exposed, allowing the Dutch side to stage an incredible comeback that left Guardiola and his team searching for answers. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich secured a crucial victory over Paris Saint-Germain, further complicating the French club’s path to the knockout stages. With only one match remaining in the group phase, PSG now teeter on the brink of elimination, a situation that underscores the competitiveness of this year’s tournament.

Arsenal also made a strong statement with a resounding win, while Atletico Madrid showcased their prowess with a convincing performance. Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen delivered dominant victories, underlining their aspirations for deeper runs in the competition. Inter Milan, meanwhile, climbed to the top of their group standings after five games, solidifying their status as serious contenders. In another landmark moment, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski etched his name in the record books by scoring his 100th Champions League goal. The prolific Polish striker continues to demonstrate his exceptional quality on Europe’s biggest stage, adding another chapter to his illustrious career.

The most dramatic moments of the night unfolded at the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City astonishingly let a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord. The match seemed to be heading towards a comfortable victory for Pep Guardiola’s side, who were aiming to end a dismal run of five consecutive defeats across all competitions. However, the Dutch team had other plans.

City took the lead just before half-time, with Erling Haaland converting a penalty after a handball in the box. Early in the second half, Ilkay Gundogan doubled the advantage with a deflected strike in the 50th minute, giving City a commanding 2-0 lead. Haaland added his second and City’s third shortly afterward, seemingly putting the game beyond Feyenoord's reach.

The Dutch side’s fightback began in the 75th minute when Anis Hadj Moussa capitalized on defensive confusion, skillfully rounding Ederson to pull one back. Substitute Santiago Gimenez further narrowed the gap in the 82nd minute, bundling the ball into the net and setting up a tense finale. The equalizer came in the 89th minute when Ederson was again caught out, allowing Igor Paixao to round him and deliver a pinpoint cross for David Hancko. The Slovak international headed home to complete Feyenoord’s remarkable comeback, leaving City shell-shocked and their fans in disbelief.

"We concede a lot of goals because we are not stable. We lost a lot of games lately. We are fragile and of course we need a victory," complained Guardiola.