Julian Alvarez leads Manchester City to come-from-behind win against Red Star
The Argentinian equalised and played a part in City’s second.
The Argentinian equalised and played a part in City’s second.
Man City 3-1 Red Star Belgrade: The scorer of the winning goal in the Champions League got another as Rodri sealed the opening win of City’s title defence
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JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: See, don't make Manchester City angry. This is what happens when they're angry. Red Star Belgrade led for a bit. Not long, but a bit.
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Champions League holders Manchester City made a winning start to the defence of their title as Julian Alvarez scored twice to spearhead a second-half comeback which defeated Red Star Belgrade 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.