"The result means City drop to sixth spot in the table, while Kasper Hjulmand's team, who became the first German side to win at the Etihad in more than a decade, are up to 13th. The City boss made no less than 10 changes to the side that lost to Newcastle at the weekend, with Nico Gonzalez the only City player to keep his place."
"And the wholesale changes initially appeared to be working after City raced out the blocks, dominating possession but failing to carve out any real chances. Guardiola, who had cut a visibly angry figure at St James' Park on Saturday, appeared a little agitated on the touchline in the early stages. For all the hosts' dominance, they had little to show for it."
Manchester City were beaten 2-0 by Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad, ending their unbeaten Champions League run. Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrick Schick scored as Leverkusen punished City on the counter. Pep Guardiola made ten changes from the weekend loss, leaving Nico Gonzalez as the only player retained, and City dominated possession without creating clear chances. Mark Flekken made important saves before half-time, but City remained short on cutting edge. Guardiola introduced Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly at the break, while Erling Haaland watched from the bench amid growing fan frustration. The defeat dropped City to sixth in the group.
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