Man City 3-1 Atletico Madrid Player Ratings: A Brace From Marmoush Inspires Man City's Comeback To Defeat Los Colchoneros After Two Years

A newly regrouped Manchester City under Enzo Maresca played a pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The two teams were meeting once again since their last encounter in 2023, and both of them went toe to toe in this fixture.

One of the best football clubs in the world currently, Manchester City dominated the proceedings with 54% possession in the first half, managing a total of two shots on target, while Los Colchoneros didn't even have one.

Savinho, who is on the verge of joining Tottenham, was undoubtedly the best player for Manchester City in the opening 45 minutes and had the most touches in the opposition box. He paired up quite well with Matheus Nunes on the right to create opportunities, but the Cityzens failed to break down the rigid Atletico Madrid defence.

However, it was Los Rojiblancos who took the lead ultimately as marquee signing Morten Hjulmand found Jorge Domínguez through with a cute ball in behind the defence, and the 16-year-old right back dispatched it into Donnarumma's bottom right corner just four minutes before halftime.

The second half saw Man City step onto the field with renewed energy as Omar Marmoush struck twice in a space of three minutes (56th and 59th) to put the Cityzens in the lead for the first time in the game.

Rayan Ait-Nouri chipped in with a third in the 90th minute to put the game beyond Diego Simeone and co.'s reach. Man City held on to their lead to remain in the first three pre-season friendlies, while Atletico Madrid suffered their second successive defeat.

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Man City Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid

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Man of the Match

Omar Marmoush was the man of the match in this club friendly encounter.

Worst Performer

Carlos Martín was the worst performer from Man City vs Atletico Madrid.