UCL: Pep’s Man City top table despite draw

Riyad Mahrez had a penalty saved but Manchester City still sealed the top spot in their Champions League group with a draw that also took Borussia Dortmund into the last 16.

Riyad Mahrez had a penalty saved but Manchester City still sealed the top spot in their Champions League group with a draw that also took Borussia Dortmund into the last 16.

Mahrez was fouled by Emre Can and stepped up himself, but Gregor Kobel went the right way to save his kick.

Both sides knew a draw would be enough to achieve their goals, so each will be happy with the result.

City boss Pep Guardiola surprisingly replaced top scorer Erling Haaland at half-time after just 13 touches in a half in which Mats Hummels dealt with him expertly.

Dortmund had good chances too, with 17-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko slotting wide and debutant City keeper Stefan Ortega making several saves.

(BBCSport)

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