Manchester City’s problems intensified tonight as they squandered a 3-0 lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League, resulting in a shock 3-3 draw.
This collapse extended City’s poor run of form, with the team now winless in their last six games in all competitions.
The hosts looked to be cruising to victory in the second half, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Ilkay Gundogan adding another to give them a comfortable cushion.
Their offense flowed effortlessly, and their defense looked resolute, raising hopes of ending their recent struggles.
However, a series of defensive errors in the closing stages of the game allowed Feyenoord to make an incredible comeback.
The Dutch side’s resurgence began in the 75th minute when Ibrahim Moussa capitalized on Josko Gvardiol’s poor header to slot the ball past Ederson from a tight angle to make it 3-1.
From that breakthrough, Santiago Giménez reduced the deficit further, converting a rebound after Lotomba’s shot bounced off the post and Ederson.
Feyenoord’s equalizer came in dramatic fashion in the 89th minute when Lucas Paixao latched onto a long pass, rounded Ederson and flicked a perfect cross for Hancko, who headed home to complete the impressive comeback.
Alan Shearer hits out at disastrous Manchester City
During the broadcast of the match, legendary former striker turned pundit Alan Shearer pointed out that City’s inability to manage the game in the closing stages and their reliance on a tall defensive line cost them in the end.
He praised Feyenoord’s determination and tactical execution under pressure, which exposed City’s vulnerabilities.
Speaking on Amazon Prime (via BBC), Shearer commented:
“Wow. They should have killed the game and tried to keep a high line. Great from Feyenoord hoping they will buckle under the pressure and that’s what happened. disastrous
The poor form continues ahead of the clash with Liverpool
This result adds to a turbulent period for Pep Guardiola, who recently extended his contract until 2027. Just one day after the extension, City suffered their biggest home defeat under Guardiola, going down. 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur, a party that made him praise his opposition.
Manchester City take on league leaders Liverpool this Sunday and with their current form, Liverpool will feel confident of extending their lead at the top of the table to 11 points.
If the Reds win, they will put themselves in a great place in the title race, while a win against Arne Slot’s flying Liverpool is just what Pep Guardiola’s side will need to boost their confidence and get back on track to win
