Olayinka in Action as City Begin Title Defence with Win

*Newcastle hold Chukwueze’s AC Milan at San Siro

Nigerian international, Peter Olayinka, had only 22 minutes of action for Red Star Belgrade as Manchester City came from behind to begin their UEFA Champions League defence with a comfortable 3-1 win at Etihad last night.

The treble winners were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead against the run of play through Osman Bukari just before half-time in Tuesday’s Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Julian Alvarez levelled quickly after the break and was then responsible for City taking the lead as his free-kick was punched into goal by the otherwise excellent Red Star goalkeeper Omri Glazer.

Rodri, matchwinner against Inter Milan in last season’s final, then wrapped up a thoroughly deserved victory with a typically composed finish 17 minutes from time.

Prior to taking the lead, City had completely dominated the game, with Glazer producing a series of fine saves to thwart the hosts and Erling Haaland hitting the crossbar.

The hosts finally started to take their chances in the second period but could have scored plenty more with Kyle Walker having an effort disallowed, Haaland again hitting the woodwork and Alvarez finding the side-netting.

Elsewhere, Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan were held goalless by Newcastle United at San Siro.

For the seven-time winners, who were thrashed 5-1 by derby rivals Inter Milan on Saturday, there was no salvation on a night when they created enough chances, but were unable to take any of them, much to the annoyance of the locals among a crowd of 65,695.

In the other end, goalkeeper Nick Pope had to come to Newcastle’s rescue five times in quick succession after Dan Burn, one of two Geordies in Eddie Howe’s starting line-up, allowed the ball to run across him, forcing Sven Botman to make a hurried clearance.

RESULTS

AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle

Y’Boys 1-3 Leipzig

Man City 3-1 Red Star Belgrade

Barca 5-0 Antwerp

Shakhtar 1-3 FC Porto

Lazio 1-1 Atletico

PSG 2-0 Dortmund

Feyenoord 2-0 Celtic

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