Pep Guardiola left speechless following Erling Haaland’s brace against Brighton
Riyad Mahrez missed a penalty but Manchester City booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages as group winners as they earned a 0-0 draw at Borussia Dortmund, who also secured their place in the last 16 with a match to spare.
Mahrez’s penalty in the second half was City’s best chance in a match that saw Pep Guardiola’s side create few chances, with Erling Haaland brought off at half-time on his return to his former side. But Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made the save down to his right as Dortmund held on to claim the result they needed in order to finish as runners-up in Group G.
The German side had the better of the opening half and had the best chance of the opening period, which was put wide by Youssoufa Moukoko. The draw suited both sides, however, after Sevilla beat Copenhagen 3-0 earlier in the day.
FULL TIME: Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
Not a thriller but lots of smiles at full-time.
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Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 22:04
FULL TIME: Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
Some huge results elsewhere tonight:
RB Leipzig 3-2 Real Madrid
Celtic 1-1 Shakhtar Donestk
Dinamo Zagreb 0-4 AC Milan
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:58
FULL TIME: Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
The referee blows up slightly early, which sums up the last 20 minutes of this match. Both teams knew that a draw suited them so played out a goalless draw. However, it means City win the group and Dortmund go through too. Everyone is happy.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:51
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
88 mins: Meanwhile Mahrez’s night is over. He is brought off for Cole Palmer following his penalty miss, which was City’s best chance of getting the win.
It won’t matter too much, though, as this heads towards its inevitable conclusion.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:46
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
87 mins: Hummels has had an excellent game for Dortmund tonight but the veteran defender is shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Alvarez.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:45
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
84 mins: There’s a half-shout for a Dortmund penalty as the hosts stage a rare attack on the City goal. Brandt tries to make his way into the box as Dias comes over to tidy up, but the Germany forward believed there was a touch as he went to ground. Nothing given.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:43
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
82 mins: Grealish is finally on for City – although it looks like Guardiola won’t bother risking De Bruyne.
Meanwhile, there is lots of excitement elsewhere. Benfica are 4-3 ahead against Juventus while RB Leipzig are beating Real Madrid 3-1.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:40
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
78 mins: We’re not heading for a grandstand ending, but both teams will be happy with this result as things stand. A draw will mean City are group winners while securing Dortmund their place in the knockout stages. Sevilla win over Copenhagen earlier means Dortmund can’t be caught, as they have the head-to-head advantage over the Spanish side.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:39
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
75 mins: City have brought the game back under control following that spell from Dortmund. It’s still quite strange watching a Guardiola team with four centre-backs, and Stones and Akanji are heavily involved in the build-up.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:34
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City
73 mins: Hazard’s free kick is blocked by the City wall, who jumped.
Grealish is now set to come on for City.
Jamie Braidwood25 October 2022 21:31
