Manchester City Throw Away 3-0 Lead in Thrilling 3-3 Draw Against Feyenoord

In a stunning turn of events, Manchester City let a commanding 3-0 lead slip in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Feyenoord at the Etihad, marking their sixth consecutive match without a victory. Despite looking in complete control for most of the match, City crumbled in the final 15 minutes, allowing the Dutch side to stage an impressive comeback.

The game began positively for the home side, with Erling Haaland opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. City dominated possession in the first half but struggled to convert their chances into goals, leaving the match delicately poised at 1-0 at the break.

However, the second half started with an early surge from the hosts. İlkay Gündoğan doubled the lead just three minutes after the restart, and Haaland added a second to his tally in the 53rd minute, making it 3-0 and seemingly putting the game out of reach for Feyenoord.

But in a dramatic twist, the game completely changed in the final quarter. A sloppy goal in the 75th minute from Feyenoord's Ibrahim Sangaré – who was given far too much space by City’s defense – gave the visitors a glimmer of hope. The momentum shifted, and just minutes later, Santiago Giménez capitalized on another defensive lapse to reduce the deficit to 3-2.

With Manchester City visibly rattled, Feyenoord’s resilience paid off once more in the dying stages. A late cross into the box was met by a header from David Hancko, who found the back of the net to secure the equalizer, completing a remarkable turnaround and making it 3-3.

City manager Pep Guardiola was left in disbelief, unable to comprehend how his side had allowed a commanding lead to slip away so dramatically in such a short period. The result left Manchester City with further frustration, as they continue their search for a win in both domestic and European competitions.

For Feyenoord, it was a hard-fought point earned through determination and a clinical response when their backs were against the wall. They will now focus on their upcoming match against Sparta Prague.

Looking ahead, Manchester City will travel to Juventus for their next Champions League fixture, where they will be hoping to bounce back from this setback. Meanwhile, Feyenoord will aim to build on their remarkable fightback when they take on Sparta Prague.

This thrilling encounter showcased the unpredictability of football, reminding us all how quickly fortunes can change, and left both teams with much to ponder as the Champions League group stages continue.