Manchester City (hereinafter referred to as Manchester City) has fallen to an unfavorable ranking with one loss in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) phase.
Manchester City lost 0-2 to Juventus in the away game of the sixth UEFA UCL League phase of the 2024-2025 season at Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on the 12th (Korea time).
As a result, Manchester City ranked 22nd in the league phase with two wins, two draws and two losses (8 points). A red flag has been turned on to advance to the round of 16.
Starting this year, the Champions League has expanded to 36 teams. The previous group league was changed to the “League phase.” Each team will play eight matches, and the top eight teams will advance to the round of 16. The teams ranking ninth to 24th will advance to the round of 16 through the playoffs, while the teams ranking 25th to 36th will be eliminated.
Manchester City pulled out a 4-2-3-1 formation. Erling Holan was the front-line striker, and Jeremy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish were deployed at the second line. The midfield was guarded by Ilkay Gundoan and Bernardou Silva, while the defense was made up of Rico Lewis, Yoshko Gvardiol, Hoobeng Dias and Kyle Walker. Ederson scored the goal. 바카라사이트
Juventus faced off with a 4-2-3-1 tactic. Dushan Vlahovic was at the forefront, while Kenan Yildiz, Thoen Kopmeiners, and Franciscu Consaysang were at the second line. The midfield was played by Kefran Thurang and Manuel Locatelli, while the defense was formed by Niccolo Sabona, Pierre Calulu, Federico Gatti and Danilu. Mikelle Di Gregorio was featured as the goalkeeper.
The first half ended without a goal amid a fierce battle between the two teams. Juventus launched a stable defense and counterattack using Vlahovic.
Juventus attempted a strong mid-range shot from a long distance in the 20th minute of the first half but missed the goal.
Manchester City also had a decisive opportunity. In the 39th minute, Bruyne connected a perfect through pass to Holan, but Holan’s chip shot was blocked by goalkeeper Di Gregorio.
Juventus took the flow early in the second half. In the 8th minute of the second half, Vlahovic scored the first goal by connecting Ildiz’s cross with a header. Ederson blocked the ball, but it was recognized as a goal when it crossed the goal line.
Manchester City attempted to counterattack by firing a mid-range shot from Gündogan at the 23rd minute of the second half. However, Manchester City was frustrated once again by Di Gregorio’s good defense. Since then, Manchester City has continued its frustrating game by failing to penetrate Juventus’ defense.
Juventus scored an additional goal in the 30th minute of the second half. Western McKennie finished off Weah’s cross with a volley shot on the counterattack, widening the score to 2-0.
Manchester City tried to chase down until the end of the game, but it did not go beyond Juventus’ organized defense. The shot was repeatedly blocked by the defense wall, and the cross did not work.
