Manchester City and Feyenoord produced a captivating encounter at the Etihad Stadium, ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Erling Haaland and İlkay Gündoğan shone for City, helping Pep Guardiola’s side establish a commanding 3-0 lead by the 53rd minute.
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However, Feyenoord stunned the hosts with a remarkable comeback, culminating in a late equalizer from Igor Paixão in the 89th minute.
Match Updates
City dominated the first half with relentless pressure, and their persistence paid off in the 44th minute when Erling Haaland scored the opener. Haaland’s clinical finish gave the home side a deserved 1-0 lead at halftime.
The momentum continued after the break as İlkay Gündoğan doubled the advantage in the 50th minute with a precise strike.
Just three minutes later, Haaland netted his second of the night, capitalizing on an assist from Matheus Nunes, putting City in a seemingly unassailable 3-0 lead.
Feyenoord, however, refused to fold. Julian Carranza sparked their fightback in the 75th minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1.
Anis Hadj Moussa brought the visitors closer in the 82nd minute, with Santiago Giménez providing the assist. The climax came in the 89th minute when Igor Paixão, assisted by Dávid Hancko, silenced the Etihad with the equalizer.
News
City’s inability to secure the win will concern Pep Guardiola, especially given their defensive lapses late in the match. Despite a strong offensive showing led by Haaland, the collapse highlights areas requiring immediate attention.
Feyenoord’s resilience showcased their never-say-die attitude. Julian Carranza and Igor Paixão were standout performers, leading their side’s remarkable turnaround against one of Europe’s strongest teams.
Scores
Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 44th minute, followed by a second-half goal from İlkay Gündoğan. Haaland added his second soon after, assisted by Matheus Nunes.
Feyenoord’s late surge began with Julian Carranza’s strike, followed by goals from Anis Hadj Moussa and Igor Paixão, completing a sensational comeback for the visitors.
