Monaco Holds Manchester City to Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Champions League Clash
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In a pulsating UEFA Champions League encounter at the Stade Louis II on October 1, 2025, AS Monaco and Manchester City shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Erling Haaland's first-half brace looked set to secure victory for the visitors, but a late penalty from Eric Dier ensured Monaco salvaged a point in dramatic fashion. This result leaves City with four points from their opening two matches in the league phase, while Monaco claim their first point of the campaign after a disappointing start. Match Overview Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, arrived in Monaco seeking their second consecutive win following a 2-0 home victory over Napoli in Matchday 1. Monaco, meanwhile, were eager to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat to Club Brugge in their opener. The game lived up to expectations, with end-to-end action, stunning goals, and controversy in the dying moments. City dominated possession with around 70% of the ball and registered 18 shots, six of which were on target. Despite their control, …
