Manchester City 1–2 Barcelona (Updated Scoreline)
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First half: Luis Suárez punished City with two goals (16’ and 30’) – clinical, ruthless, vintage Suarez.
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63’ – Sergio Agüero gave City fans hope with a well-taken goal to make it 1–2 and bring the tie back within reach.
Despite the growing optimism, Yaya Touré’s absence remains glaring. His power, presence, and ability to drive City forward in tough moments are sorely missed — and the numbers don’t lie:
🔻 Only 1 win in 7 matches without him in the Premier League.
⚠️ Still Trouble Ahead:
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City struggled to control the midfield.
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Barcelona had more chances, and Messi was pulling the strings.
🟥 To add to City’s woes:
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Late drama saw Messi miss a penalty in stoppage time after being fouled by Zabaleta, and the rebound header went wide.
That keeps City’s hopes alive — barely.
⚫⚪ In the other game:
Juventus 2–1 Borussia Dortmund (final score)
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Tevez and Morata scored for Juve.
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Reus gave Dortmund the vital away goal — meaning this tie is wide open for the second leg in Germany.
🔮 Second Leg Outlook:
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City will need a big performance at the Camp Nou — and Yaya Touré’s return could be key.
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Dortmund, with the away goal, can cause problems in front of the Yellow Wall.
Humiliation avoided? Maybe. But redemption is still a long way off.
