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Hoffenheim vs Manchester City, Champions League as it happened: David Silva seals win with late strike

A look back at all the action as City beat Hoffenheim

Molly Hudson
Tuesday 02 October 2018 04:59 EDT
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Who have the English clubs drawn in the Champions League?

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David Silva struck a late winner as Manchester City finally got their Champions League campaign up and running with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Hoffenheim.

After defeat to Lyon a fortnight ago, it had looked like being another frustrating night for City in Group F until Silva pounced on a defensive mistake three minutes from time.


What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 5.55pm tonight at the WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport 3 will be broadcasting the clash. Live coverage starts at 5.15pm.

Odds:

Hoffenheim to win: 15/2

Draw: 19/4

Manchester City to win: 4/11

6 years ago

FULL TIME: CSKA MOSCOW 1-0 REAL MADRID

Late, late drama in Moscow after goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is sent off for dissent, but they hold on to get the win! Nikola Vlasic's early goal is enough for a big win for Moscow

Molly Hudson2 October 2018 22:00
6 years ago

FULL TIME: Manchester United 0-0 Valencia

Boos can be heard at full-time at Old Trafford, four games without a win and the pressure continues to mount on Jose Mourinho. Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford had good chances to find the decisive goal late on, but ultimately it wasn't to be

Molly Hudson2 October 2018 22:04
6 years ago

FULL TIME CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCORES:

Hoffenheim 1-2 Manchester City

Juventus 3-0 Young Boys

AEK Athens 2-3 Benfica

Bayern Munich 1-1 Ajax

Lyon 2-2 Shakhtar Donetsk

CSKA Moscow 1-0 Real Madrid

Roma 5-0 Viktoria Plzen

Manchester United 0-0 Valencia

Molly Hudson2 October 2018 22:19
6 years ago

Quite the damning summation from Miguel after that bore draw... 

Molly Hudson2 October 2018 22:25
6 years ago

The Special One 

Molly Hudson2 October 2018 22:25
6 years ago

Right, that's it for day one of Champions League this week. A significantly better evening for the blue side of Manchester.

We'll be here again tomorrow for all the Champions League ties including the exciting prospect of Tottenham vs Barcelona...thanks for tuning in.

Molly Hudson2 October 2018 22:28

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