Manchester City’s Collapse Against Feyenoord Deepens Their Troubles
Manchester City suffered a stunning meltdown in their Champions League clash against Feyenoord, throwing away a 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes to settle for a 3-3 draw. The result adds to City’s growing woes and raises serious concerns ahead of their showdown with Liverpool.
City’s Dream Start Turns Into a Nightmare
Erling Haaland looked to have sealed the game early, scoring twice on either side of an Ilkay Gundogan deflected volley by the 50th minute. At that point, City appeared to be in cruise control.
But defensive vulnerabilities reared their head once again. Feyenoord struck three times in the last quarter of an hour, capitalizing on errors by Josko Gvardiol and Ederson. The stunning turnaround left fans in disbelief at the Etihad Stadium, with some directing their frustrations at Pep Guardiola’s tactical decisions.
Tensions Boil Over on the Sidelines
The frustration wasn’t limited to the stands. Journalist Joe Bray reported that both Kyle Walker and Ruben Dias were visibly irate as Feyenoord scored their third goal.
“This is madness. City have collapsed again with three awful goals. Guardiola is furious. Walker and Dias stood up on the bench – Walker got into an argument with the Feyenoord bench after the goal, shouting and pointing,” Bray shared.
It remains unclear what sparked Walker’s heated exchange, but the incident underscored the disarray in City’s camp during those disastrous closing moments.
Guardiola Admits City Were “Not Stable”
Post-match, Pep Guardiola acknowledged City’s shortcomings, admitting the team was “not stable” during the game. While he maintained composure in his media appearance, his frustration on the touchline told a different story.
This result, despite technically halting a five-game losing streak, feels more like a defeat. With the team already eight points behind Liverpool in the Premier League, it couldn’t have come at a worse time.
A Psychological Setback Ahead of Liverpool
The collapse is a devastating psychological blow for City. What seemed to be a much-needed win unraveled into a nightmare, leaving players visibly dejected at full-time.
As City prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, momentum is firmly with Jurgen Klopp’s side. Even the most optimistic City fans are struggling to feel confident about the high-stakes clash.
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