Manchester City vs Hoffenheim as it happened: City top come from behind to top Champions League group

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Man City v Hoffenheim: Champions League match preview

Leroy Sane struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to secure top spot in Champions League Group F with a 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Sane cancelled out former Leicester striker Andrej Kramaric's early penalty with a stunning free-kick just before half time and grabbed his second on the hour.

City also hit the woodwork twice as they created numerous chances after making a sluggish start.

Pep Guardiola's side, who gave valuable experience to 18-year-old Phil Foden, dominated the second half and Sane could have had a hat-trick had he not passed up another shooting chance.

Key Points

• Man City XI: Ederson; Stones, Laporte, Otamendi, Zinchenko; Gundogan, Foden, Bernardo; Sane, Sterling, Jesus
• Hoffenheim XI: Baumann; Geiger, Nuhu, Hubner; Kaderabek, Grillitsch, Bittencourt, Schulz; Brenet, Kramaric, Joelinton

[12 December 2018 22:01 · Nathan Jacobs]

A coupon busting CL gameweek sees Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus all fail to win. 

Only Manchester City did their job as favourites and here's the main man celebrating one of his two goals. 

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