Manchester City’s struggles continued on Wednesday as they were handed a 2-0 defeat by Juventus in the Champions League, extending their winless run to just one victory in their last 10 matches across all competitions. The loss in Turin added to a growing crisis at the club, which now sits in 22nd place in the standings with only eight points, making their next game crucial. Pep Guardiola’s side now faces a daunting challenge as they travel to Paris Saint-Germain, who sit just a point behind them in the table.
City’s downfall in this match was marked by a header from Dusan Vlahovic, which goalkeeper Ederson failed to keep out early in the second half. Despite a strong effort from Ilkay Gundogan, whose equalizer was denied by a superb save from Juventus’ Michele Di Gregorio, City’s fate was sealed when Weston McKennie scored a stunning acrobatic finish in the 75th minute to make it 2-0. With two games left, Juventus now have 11 points and are well-positioned to advance to the knockout phase play-offs.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s former club, Barcelona, had a much more positive night, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund to secure their place in the knockout stages. The match, full of twists and turns, saw Raphinha give Barcelona the lead with his 17th goal of the season early in the second half. Serhou Guirassy equalized for Dortmund with a penalty on the hour mark, but substitute Ferran Torres quickly restored Barcelona’s advantage, tapping in a rebound after Fermin Lopez’s shot was saved.
Dortmund fought back with another goal from Guirassy, but Torres completed his brace in the final moments, sealing the win for Barcelona. This victory pushed them to second in the standings with 15 points, behind only Liverpool, and ensured they would finish in the top eight, securing a direct path to the last 16 of the competition.
Gathered by:Onoro Promise Edesiri