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Manchester City Shocked at Home: Leverkusen Wins 2-0

11/26/2025

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Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad, their first home Champions League group-stage defeat since 2018.
Pep Guardiola made ten changes to the starting lineup.
The lineup failed to find rhythm as Grimaldo and Schick put Leverkusen ahead.
Despite late substitutions, including Erling Haaland, City could not convert chances.
Leverkusen's coach praised his team's character and resilience despite missing key players.

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Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad, their first home Champions League group-stage defeat since 2018.
Pep Guardiola made ten changes to the starting lineup.
The lineup failed to find rhythm as Grimaldo and Schick put Leverkusen ahead.
Despite late substitutions, including Erling Haaland, City could not convert chances.
Leverkusen's coach praised his team's character and resilience despite missing key players.