Champions League: Manchester City crash out; stunned by Lyon

News Express |15th Aug 2020 | 1,623

Celebrating Lyon players

Favourites Manchester City this night of Saturday, August 15, 2020, crashed out of the European Champions League after losing 1-2 to Lyon of France.

The former English champions went behind in 24 minutes to a Maxwel Cornet goal but skipper Kevin de Bruyne leveled scores in the 69th minute.

However, super sub Moussa Dembele restored Lyon’s lead in the 79th minute, making victory sure with a second in the 87th minute.

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