Guardiola’s males endure one other defeat

Manchester Metropolis suffered one other defeat, this time on the highway to Juventus.

It was a recreation largely dominated by Pep Guardiola’s males nevertheless it was the identical previous story when it got here to the consequence.

The Premier League champions had been caught on the break early within the second half, with Dusan Vlahovic nodding into the bottom and over the road to offer the Previous Woman the lead.

And as Metropolis pushed on for an equaliser, they had been punished once more.

This time it was Weston McKennie who pulled off an acrobatic end to double the lead.

The loss leaves Metropolis a long way away from the automated qualification locations with two video games remaining, which means it’s extra possible that they must enter a play-off.

Learn on to find the total story of the match in Turin.

FULL-TIME | Defeat in Turin.

🦓 2-0 🤎 #ManCity | #UCL pic.twitter.com/ROvVglP0LR

— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) December 11, 2024

The way it occurred

The primary half ended goalless, with each groups struggling to carve out clear alternatives.

Juventus had been content material to sit down again and take up stress, whereas Metropolis dominated possession however lacked creativity within the remaining third.

Juventus’ finest probability of the half got here within the twentieth minute when Kenan Yildiz lower inside from the left and unleashed a dipping strike that narrowly missed the put up.

Metropolis, however, got here shut within the fortieth minute when Kevin De Bruyne performed an excellent by way of ball to Erling Haaland, however Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio made a sensible save to disclaim the Norwegian.

Juventus broke the impasse within the 53rd minute by way of Vlahovic.

Kenan Yildiz delivered a pinpoint cross to the again put up, the place Vlahovic rose above the Metropolis defence to move dwelling.

Ederson bought a hand to it, however the ball crept over the road, giving the hosts the lead.

FT | ⌛ | A 5-star efficiency on the Allianz Stadium! 🌟#JuveManCity #UCL pic.twitter.com/9yuCFbiKRh

— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) December 11, 2024

Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan got here near an equaliser with long-range efforts, however Juventus’ defence held agency.

Juventus doubled their lead within the seventy fifth minute with a shocking aim from McKennie.

Timothy Weah, who had come on instead, floated a cross to the again put up after his preliminary supply was deflected.

McKennie struck an excellent volley into the underside nook, leaving Ederson with no probability.

Regardless of bringing on substitutes reminiscent of Matheus Nunes and Savinho, Metropolis had been unable to discover a manner again into the sport.

They’d a penalty enchantment within the 89th minute when Rico Lewis’ shot struck Gatti, however the referee waved away their claims, and VAR confirmed there was no handball.