Haaland scores late as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2

Manchester City claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute at the Red Bull Arena.

City took the lead in the 37th minute when Nico O’Reilly delivered a low cross into the penalty area and Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba accidentally turned the ball into his own net. The hosts responded strongly after the break, with Ridle Baku catching Gianluigi Donnarumma off guard with an effort from a tight angle to make it 1-1 in the 49th minute.

Enzo Fernández restored City's advantage nine minutes later, heading home Iliman Ndiaye’s cross. However, Leipzig levelled again just three minutes afterwards, as Antonio Nusa finished from inside the box following a pass from substitute Christopher Nkunku.

The match remained finely balanced until Haaland settled the contest. Elliot Anderson delivered a low cross across the penalty area and the Norwegian striker arrived to convert from close range, securing all three points for the visitors.

Leipzig pushed for another equaliser in the closing stages, with David Raum striking the crossbar from a free-kick. City also came close to extending their lead, but Rayan Cherki hit the woodwork. The visitors ultimately held on for their third win in four Champions League matches.