Haaland’s late goal gives Manchester City 3-2 win over Leipzig

Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in their Champions League match on November 4, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner in the 78th minute after Leipzig had twice levelled. Elliot Anderson set up Haaland’s finish, securing City’s comeback and all three points. City took the lead in the 37th minute when Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba turned a City delivery into his own net. Ridle Baku equalised for the hosts after the break, scoring from close range at the near post. Enzo Fernández restored City’s lead with a header from an Iliman Ndiaye cross, but Antonio Nusa levelled again with a low shot following a pass from Christopher Nkunku. Haaland settled the match by arriving at the far post to meet Anderson’s low ball. The goal was his 14th of the season, according to match reports. He had three first-half touches, one account reported, before becoming more involved after the interval. Reports also put his record against Leipzig at 13 goals in nine appearances. Both teams struck the woodwork in the closing stages. David Raum’s free kick hit the crossbar for Leipzig, while Rayan Cherki’s effort struck the bar for City. One match account reported that Brajan Gruda had a late goal...