By talal osman
Bayer Leverkusen stunned Manchester City with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium in the UEFA Champions League on November 25, 2025.
Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a powerful strike into the top right corner, capitalizing on a quick counterattack. Patrick Schick added a second goal with a precise header in the second half, securing the win for the German side.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made 10 changes to his starting lineup, a decision he later described as excessive. Despite dominating possession, City struggled with offensive effectiveness against a well-organized Leverkusen defense.
The loss ended Manchester City's long unbeaten streak at home in European competition, which had lasted over 20 Champions League matches.
This unexpected defeat has raised questions about City's rotation strategy as they aim to bounce back in upcoming fixtures.
