FC Copenhagen vs Man City LIVE: Champions League result and final score after Sergio Gomez red card
FC Copenhagen 0-0 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side reduced to 10 men after Gomez red card as they fail to score for the first time this season
Manchester City were held to a frustrating draw at FC Copenhagen as Pep Guardiola’s side were made to wait to confirm their place in the Champions League knockout stages.
In a game marred by VAR decisions and overturns, City had an opening goal scored by Rodri ruled out for a handball on Riyad Mahrez. City, who rested Erling Haaland, were then awarded a penalty but Mahrez saw his effort from the spot saved.
And there was a further VAR decision that went against City as left back Sergio Gomez was sent off for pulling back Copenhagen forward Hakon Haraldssonon the edge of the box when he was through on goal.
City’s place in the last 16 could still be confirmed tonight, unless Sevilla beat Borussia Dortmund away from home. Follow all the reaction before Champions League coverage continues with Celtic vs RB Leipzig:
Celtic 0-1 RB Leipzig
81 mins: James Forrest swings a cross into the Leipzig box from the right wing and comes ever so close to picking out Giakoumakis who is seemingly pulled back by substitute defender Benjamin Henrichs.
Celtic want a penalty but VAR doesn’t get involved and the referee lets play continue.
Celtic 0-1 RB Leipzig
78 mins: Celtic are in dire straits now. Theyhave to avoid defeat tonight or else their hopes of Champions League knockout stages are over.
These last 12 minutes are going to be intense. Celtic have to throw everything at Leipzig and hope they don’t concede on the counter-attack.
GOAL! Celtic 0-1 RB Leipzig (Werner, 75’)⚽️
75 mins: Deadlock broken!
RB Leipzig fly through the left side of the pitch and chip the ball into the penalty area where Andre Silva brings the ball under control and takes it to the byline.
He flicks it over to Timo Werner who meets the ball with a great header and puts it past Joe Hart to nestle his effort into the far corner!
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
72 mins: Timo Werner slides the ball into the right side of the box for Christopher Nkunku who gets through the lines and almost gets in on goal.
Joe Hart flies of his line and dives towards the ball just getting a touch on it before Nkunku can shoot. The Leipzig forward wants a penalty and VAR takes a look but nothing comes from it.
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
69 mins: Chance! Lovely stuff from Leipzig who move the ball across the pitch through Nkunku and Werner before laying it off to Simakan on the right side of the penalty area.
He cuts back onto his left foot and blasts his effort over the crossbar!
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
66 mins: Ange Postecoglou makes a triple change for Celtic. Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Sead Haksabanovic all taken off in favour of Giorgos Giakoumakis, Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull.
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
63 mins: Kyogo is running the ball out of play as he’s got nowhere to go with the ball. Willi Orban forces him over to the touchline then pushes the forward to the ground and gives away a free kick.
Silly challenge from the Leipzig defender.
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
60 mins: An hour played at Celtic Park and there’s still no goals. Shakhtar Donetsk are still leading Real Madrid as Dominik Szoboszlai is played in behind Celtic’s defence.
He fizzes a cross into the area but Carter-Vickers gets a touch to it. The ball drops to Timo Werner who sets himself and unleashes a shot but Mortiz Jenz is across and gets the block in.
Celtic 0-0 RB Leipzig
57 mins: There’s been a response from Celtic who have pushed slightly further up the pitch and are pressing the ball well. The fans are in full voice - as they have been all night - and are creating an upbeat and encouraging atmosphere for their team.
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