Manchester City vs Lyon - as it happened: Pep Guardiola's men make losing start in Europe
Re-live the action
Your support helps us to tell the story
My recent work focusing on Latino voters in Arizona has shown me how crucial independent journalism is in giving voice to underrepresented communities.
Your support is what allows us to tell these stories, bringing attention to the issues that are often overlooked. Without your contributions, these voices might not be heard.
Every dollar you give helps us continue to shine a light on these critical issues in the run up to the election and beyond
Eric Garcia
Washington Bureau Chief
Manchester City get their Champions League campaign underway tonight against Ligue 1's Lyon.
After being knocked out in the semi-finals of last year’s competition, Pep Guardiola’s men will be hoping to go all the way this time around.
Lyon, meanwhile, will be looking to progress beyond the group stages and avoid dropping down to the Europa League. With City favourites to secure the top spot, they face competition from Hoffenheim and Shakhtar Donetsk for second place.
Follow live updates below:
Please allow a moment for the blog to load.
When is it?
The game kicks off at 8.00pm on Wednesday 19 September.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 3 and BT Sport 4k UHD will be providing live coverage of the game.
33 mins: Another corner for Young Boys as Sulejmani delivers it trying to find Camara, Smalling holds him off and the ball goes out for a Man Utd throw. They're sloppy with it and Fassnacht claims the ball before firing another effort from outside the box straight at De Gea.
34 mins: Goal! Pogba puts United ahead!
Pogba gives the ball to Fred on the edge of Young Boys box, he gets dispossessed and the ball comes back out to Pogba who runs it forward switches it to his left and slots it into the top left corner with a brilliant strike.
39 mins: Luke Shaw wins a corner, and Fred delivers the ball, Camara wins the header and sends it out for a second corner. This time Lindelof gets the header and he puts it back into the middle of the box but Young Boys scramble to send it out for a third corner. This time they clear it away with no problems.
41 mins: Lukuku is taken down by Von Bergen and seems to land hard on the artificial pitch, United win a free kick in their own half
42 mins: Penalty to Man United! Luke Shaw hits the ball into the box from the left and Mbabu leaves his hand up to give United another chance on goal
43 mins: Pogba slots it home!
Von Ballmoos guesses the correct direction of the ball as he dives to his left but Pogba's right-footed shot is powerful enough to double United's lead
Man City 0 - 2 - Fekir
Nabil Fekir doubles Lyon's lead at the Etihad Stadium with a left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Memphis Depay has the assist
HALF TIME: Contrasting views for the Manchester teams at half time.
Paul Pogba's on the verge of a Champions League hat-trick for Man Utd whilst Pep Guardiola's Man City are two goals down to Lyon at home.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments