RB Leipzig 2–3 Manchester City ended with Erling Haaland scoring a 78th-minute winner in the UEFA Champions League on 4 November 2026. Leipzig equalised twice through Ridle Baku and Antonio Nusa, but City took all three points at the Red Bull Arena after leading three separate times.
Manchester City did not overturn a two-goal deficit. Instead, Enzo Maresca’s team had to respond each time Leipzig pulled the score level, turning a difficult away match into a win on Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 league phase.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City result: How the five goals unfolded
Manchester City opened the scoring in the 37th minute when Castello Lukeba diverted Nico O’Reilly’s delivery into his own net. Leipzig had threatened earlier, but went into half-time 1–0 behind despite creating chances.
Four minutes after the restart, Ridle Baku beat Gianluigi Donnarumma from a tight angle to make it 1–1. City regained the lead in the 58th minute when Enzo Fernández headed in Iliman Ndiaye’s cross, only for Antonio Nusa to equalise three minutes later from Christopher Nkunku’s pass.
At 2–2 the game was still open. Elliot Anderson supplied a low ball across the penalty area in the 78th minute and Haaland slid in to score the decisive goal. David Raum subsequently struck the crossbar with a free-kick as Leipzig searched for another equaliser.
Haaland’s winning goal settles a difficult away test
Haaland’s 78th-minute strike was Manchester City’s third lead of the evening and ultimately the difference between the teams. The Norwegian captain had been relatively quiet early on, but converted the chance that mattered most.
City’s winning move also underlined Anderson’s contribution. His pass created a close-range finish in a match where Leipzig repeatedly made the visitors defend their advantage.
Why Leipzig troubled Manchester City
RB Leipzig created problems through their attacks and quick responses after conceding. Baku’s equaliser exposed space at Donnarumma’s near post, while Nusa’s goal came from an incisive attacking move soon after City had gone 2–1 ahead.
The hosts registered more shots than City, even though the visitors had more possession. That balance makes the match better understood as a close contest decided by chances taken, rather than a comfortable display of City control.
For Leipzig, the late chances and the scoreline reflected a competitive performance that still ended without points. For City, the win was valuable, but conceding twice after taking the lead offered clear areas for improvement.
Champions League league-phase implications
Manchester City collected three points in their fourth Champions League league-phase match, improving their position in the race for knockout qualification. Leipzig suffered a third defeat in their opening four European matches.
For the competition format, remaining matchdays and standings context, explore the 2026/27 Champions League fixtures, results and table.
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A narrow victory built on three leads
RB Leipzig 2–3 Manchester City was decided by Haaland’s late finish after an evening of quick replies and shifting momentum. City’s attacking quality delivered the winning goal, while Leipzig’s two equalisers ensured the visitors had to work for the result. Follow SportPesa Kenya for further Champions League match reports and club coverage.
