Man City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen Player Ratings: Mark Flekken Rated 9/10 as The Germans Took Over The English

It was a mixed day for English teams as Chelsea, on the other side, completely dominated FC Barcelona. But Manchester City, who hosted the German side Bayer Leverkusen, trembled against them and gave them three crucial points. The game was in control of Man City for the first 30 minutes, but later on, Leverkusen was able to make them.

Manchester City started the UEFA Champions League night with confidence, controlling possession and looking sharp in the early stages. For the first half hour, it felt like City were building towards a comfortable performance. But once Leverkusen settled into the match, everything changed. The German side pressed with discipline, won key midfield battles, and gradually pushed City back.

Alejandro Grimaldo’s strike in the 23rd minute shocked the Etihad and shifted the entire flow of the game. In the second half, Patrik Schick added another goal, putting Leverkusen in full control.

This match also showed how the absence of Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku can seriously hamper the team. Without Haaland’s finishing and Doku’s direct dribbling threat, City looked less dangerous in attack and struggled to break Leverkusen’s defensive shape. Even with late pressure, they lacked the spark needed to turn the game around.

Here are Man City Vs Bayer Leverkusen Player Ratings

Man City Player Ratings Vs Bayer Leverkusen

Here are Man City Player Ratings Vs Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen Player Ratings Vs Man City

Here are Bayer Leverkusen Player Ratings Vs Man City

Sportsdunia's player of the match is Mark Flekken