Manchester City 3:1 Atlético Madrid
Manchester City saw off Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a Club Friendlies fixture on Saturday evening. The hosts trailed at the interval before rallying to claim a comfortable victory on their own turf.
J. Dominguez gave Atlético the lead in the forty-third minute, catching City off guard just before the break. The visitors showed sharpness in the final third and deserved their advantage at half-time.
O. Marmoush levelled the score five minutes after the restart, a moment that shifted the momentum entirely. The striker's finish was clinical, and City began to dominate proceedings thereafter.
R. Ait-Nouri secured the win with a goal in the ninetieth minute, adding drama to the closing stages. The full-back's contribution capped a fine comeback from the home side.
City registered nine shots on target against three for Atlético, with expected goals figures of 3.00 to 1.36. The hosts created six big chances compared to one for the visitors, reflecting their superiority in attack.
The result extends City's positive run in friendlies, following their 3-1 victory over K-League side Zvezda earlier this month. Atlético will take heart from their first-half display despite the defeat.