November 03, (THEWILL) – Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, defeated Sevilla 3-1 to finish their UEFA Champions League Group G campaign on a high, with teenager, Rico Lewis, sparking their comeback.
The Etihad Stadium was startled into silence when Rafa Mir, gave the visitors the lead on Wednesday since City had Erling Haaland, out injured and rested several important players.
Then Lewis, a 17-year-old right back, scored for City to draw even in the 52nd minute of his first complete debut, to claim the record formerly held by Karim Benzema, for the youngest player to score in the Champions League, on his first start in the competition.
With 17 minutes left, Julian Avarez, who helped in setting up Lewis’ equaliser, scored one of his own before he assisted again for Riyad Mahrez’s late goal to complete the victory.
Saturday will see City’s return to the English Premier League schedule in their tie against Fulham, and Sunday will see Sevilla travel to Real Betis for a crucial La Liga derby match.
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