Erling Haaland struck a late winner as Manchester City edged a thrilling Champions League clash with RB Leipzig 3-2. City were twice pegged back by the enterprising German side, managed by former defender Martin Demichelis, but Haaland settled the contest 12 minutes from time. It was Haaland's 13th goal in nine career appearances against Leipzig, his most goals versus any opponent. The Norway striker's 14th goal of the season and 62nd in 61 Champions League games sealed the victory. City had taken the lead through an own goal from Castello Lukeba, but Leipzig equalised via Ridle Baku. Enzo Fernández restored the lead, only for Antonio Nusa to equalise again. Haaland's late intervention secured the win, moving City to seventh in the standings after four games.
Despite the win, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had a night to forget. Leipzig dominated early, with Nusa fumbling a shot over the crossbar and David Raum's effort blocked. Christoph Baumgartner and Brajan Gruda also went close. City benefited from luck when Lukeba bundled Cherki's cutback into his own net. Leipzig regrouped at half-time, with Nusa and Baumgartner forcing saves. Baku then caught Donnarumma off his line to equalise. City regained the lead through Fernández's header from Ndiaye's cross, but Nusa equalised again. Haaland's late winner came from Anderson's low cross, with both sides hitting the woodwork in the closing stages.
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