Substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku scored late goals as Manchester City recovered from back-to-back defeats to beat Leipzig in the Champions League.
Defending champions City, who came into the game on the back of losses to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup and Wolves in the Premier League, looked in complete control in the first half.
Phil Foden gave them a deserved lead with a difficult shot on the bounce following a cutback by Rico Lewis.
Leipzig scored with their first shot on target, as Lois Openda raced onto a through ball before slotting the ball past Ederson via the inside of the post.
But it was all City from then with Foden hitting the post with a free-kick and Erling Haaland missing a host of chances.
Five minutes after coming off the bench, Alvarez lifted a perfectly weighted shot into the top corner from the edge of the box following a pass by Doku.
The Argentine then found Doku in space and he sped away to score a late third and seal the points.
City will be relieved to get back to winning ways as they prepare to visit title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
Match Events
15' CLOSE! Lewis misses a golden chance!
21' CLOSE! Foden’s shot wide out
25' GOAL! Leipzig 0-1 Man City (Foden)
32' CLOSE! Haaland’s shot wide out
48' GOAL! Leipzig 1-1 Man City (Openda)
70' Sub! Werner replaces Openda
80' What a save from Ederson!
84' GOAL! Leipzig 1-2 Man City (Álvarez)
92' GOAL! Leipzig 1-3 Man City (Doku)
Line-ups
Leipzig XI: Forsberg, Janis Blaswich, Poulsen, Klostermann, Schlager, David Raum, Openda, Mohamed Simakan, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Seiwald, Xavi Simons
Subs: Gulacsi, Kampl, Christopher Lenz, Werner, Haidara, Christoph Baumgartner, Fabio Carvalho, Benjamin Sesko
Man City XI: Walker, Ederson, Grealish, Ruben Dias, Bernardo, Akanji, Rodri, Haaland, Foden, Josko Gvardiol, Rico Lewis
Subs: Carson, Stefan Ortega, Kovacic, Ake, Stones, Kalvin Phillips, Sergio Gómez, Julián Álvarez, Matheus Nunes, Jérémy Doku, Oscar Bobb
idah33
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Julian Alvarez has been our best player this season. What a player✨️
CruzJR999
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🗣️: Real Fans Won't Skipp Without Liking This Two Germ. 💎💎 Man City Is Back 💙💪
Juniorstic
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Erling Haaland? Phil Foden? Jack Grealish? Bernardo Silva? They are all great, but Manchester City's best player so far this season is Argentine, he is 23 years old and his name is Julián Álvarez.
ghost80
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no words can describe how good this guy really Is 👏
allshama
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The man city players are good one of the best players in the world are in city squad but they are not as good as they as they appear to be in a city shirt.... Look at cancelo, jesus, sterling, and the other Ukrainian from arsenal who came from city.. Non of them are playing like they used to... Pep is a fucking genius,,, I would have loved to put managers like Jose, sir Alex, ancelotti, wernger above him, but comon no one tops the standard that he has set...
Aman700
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What a player Julian alvarez is he won everything at this young age he deserve at least top 5 place in Ballon ' dor he's just game changer outstanding player...
Jimmyswaggar✌️
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the very first time Leipzig lost at home to an English side, Alvarez learning quick from the Goat
darknesss
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miebcdklmy
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I said it the last time and I am saying it again, J.Alvarez is a more complete player than E.Halland ⚽️ why always HIM ?
Menzaxxxxx
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Julian Alvarez we know nowadays
subujam
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I think it's high time we replace Haaland with Alvarez in the balon d'or debate..
maturidikxith
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foden and alvarez are the best duo in man city team👌
CruzJR999
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🗣️: Alvarez🇦🇷 Is Far Too Good Than Halland Only Goal⚽Scoring separates the Both.
eggosa91
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Avalrez what a player.... Thank you for making my ticket come!
eggosa91
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Brain behind the win... Give him is credit!!! ... Football genius 👏⚽
JoshuaBriggsMulbah
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Arsenal fan Knowing that they are the next.
Justihno
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That Boy Alvarez, is the next Argentine to win the Ballon d'Or after Messi.
Jimmyswaggar✌️
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pep be like and whose next
Yayelmorsz
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Am slowly beginning to seriously believe Alvarez is a better overall package than Haaland.
eggosa91
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What a player what a gem. ... Perfect marhrez replacement
ghost80
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our diamond 💎
GobindaRanaXettri
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The deadliest combination of the World 🌎
GobindaRanaXettri
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SUPERSTAR Julian Alvarez 💥🇦🇷 Julian Alvarez vs RB Leipzig: 11 Minutes Played 1 Goal ✅ 1 Assist✅ 6 Touches 2 Accurate Passes 67% Pass Accuracy 1 Key Pass 1 Clearance 1 Shot On Target 1 Big Chance Created 💥 GOAL AND ASSIST IN 10 MINUTES. ✨🇦🇷 #julianalvarez #mancity #ArgentinaNT #spiderman
eggosa91
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Use this opportunity to wish him speddy recovery! .. KDB
maturidikxith
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YES! english team is overrated🤣😂💀
Jimmyswaggar✌️
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how do I tell rivals Alvarez scored a goal from this spot 😩
Salvadornorbety
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Alvarez is a true gem💎