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
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Your support makes all the difference.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
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
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
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
Quite the damning summation from Miguel after that bore draw...
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.
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