Expected goals
0.87RB Leipzig2 goals scored
2.23Manchester City3 goals scored
UEFA Champions League · Round 4
2–3
FinishedRed Bull Arena, Leipzig
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Manchester City surpasses RB Leipzig 3-2 in Germany for Champions
In a lively five-goal match at the Red Bull Arena, the English team secures three important points away from home in the continental tournament
Manchester City defeated RB Leipzig 3-2 on Wednesday (04/11/2026), at the Red Bull Arena, in a match valid for the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League. The triumph as a visitor guaranteed precious points for the English team in the group stage of the continental competition
Incidents
RB MAN
17'🟨
Christoph BaumgartnerFoul
33'🟨
Ridle BakuFoul
37'⚽🔴
Castello Lukeba
48'🟨
Neil El AynaouiFoul
49'⚽
Ridle Bakuassist. Brajan Gruda
57'🔄
Christoph Baumgartner↔ Christopher Nkunku
58'⚽
Enzo Fernándezassist. Iliman Ndiaye
61'⚽
Antonio Nusaassist. Christopher Nkunku
64'🔄
Phil Foden↔ Jérémy Doku
67'🔄
Rômulo↔ Tidiam Gomis
73'🔄
Antonio Nusa↔ Rocco Reitz
74'🔄
Neil El Aynaoui↔ Nicolas Seiwald
74'🔄
Ridle Baku↔ Benjamin Henrichs
77'🟨
David RaumFoul
78'⚽
Erling Haalandassist. Elliot Anderson
79'🔄
Matheus Nunes↔ Rúben Dias
83'🔄
Iliman Ndiaye↔ Allan
83'🔄
Enzo Fernández↔ Mateo Kovačić
83'🔄
Elliot Anderson↔ Ayyoub Bouaddi
88'🟨
Jérémy DokuTime wasting
90'🟨
Abdukodir KhusanovFoul
Match Recap
The match at the Red Bull Arena was marked by an open and dynamic dispute from the first minutes of the game. With both teams seeking the attacking field, the score was built with intensity from the offensive sectors, culminating in the English triumph 3-2 away from their domains
Statistics
Possession
35%RB Leipzig≈ 31 min on the ball
65%Manchester City≈ 59 min on the ball
Shots on target
6RB Leipzigof 14 shots
5Manchester Cityof 12 shots
Pass accuracy
85%RB Leipzig306 of 361
90%Manchester City611 of 676
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
RB LeipzigManchester City
Goals
2
3
Saved
4
2
Woodwork
1
1
Blocked
3
1
Off target
5
6
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
RB Leipzig
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
Manchester City
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
62%
38% · 3062% · 49
Aerial
60%
40% · 460% · 6
Dribbles
67%
33% · 667% · 12
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Manchester City
Elliot Anderson
M · #5
Rating: 8.30
Passes79Shots1Defense8Creation107
Match Highlights
The RB Leipzig tried to make the home factor count in front of their crowd, but Manchester City knew how to take advantage of the spaces created in the offensive sector to build the favorable score of three goals. The direct duel between the attacks prevailed over the defensive systems throughout the entire regular time
What the Numbers Say
The result represents an immediate recovery for Manchester City, which came from two consecutive defeats in the season and had two wins and three defeats in their last five commitments. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig saw a positive sequence of two consecutive recent victories interrupted, now recording three wins and two defeats in the retrospective of the last five games played
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
RB Leipzig · 4-3-3Manchester City · 4-5-1
CCaptain↓Substituted
RB Leipzig
Manager: Martín Demichelis
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Manchester City
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Elliot Anderson
Manchester City
Referee
Marco Guida
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field on the next Saturday, 07/11/2026, for their respective national leagues. RB Leipzig will play again at home, at the Red Bull Arena, against FC Augsburg, for the ninth round of the Bundesliga. On the same day, Manchester City visits Nottingham Forest, at the City Ground, in a match valid for the tenth round of the Premier League