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Manchester City complete the comeback
Key moments
- 9:01 AM ET90'Goal by Rayan Aït-Nouri · 3-1
- 8:55 AM ET88'Full-time
- 8:35 AM ET59'Goal by Omar Marmoush · 2-1
- 8:32 AM ET57'Goal by Omar Marmoush · 1-1
- 8:27 AM ET55'Yellow card
- 8:19 AM ET46'Second half
- 7:57 AM ET45+1'Atletico go into half-time ahead
- 7:51 AM ET43'Goal by Jorge Dominguez · 0-1
- 7:05 AM ET1'Kick-off
Manchester City Goal!
The end was approaching with just two minutes remaining, plus any added time from the referee. Manchester City had shown great solidity and decisiveness after turning the game around in just three minutes, going from behind to taking control of the match.
Atletico pushed in the final minutes: In the final minutes, Atletico Madrid pushed forward and pressed in search of an equaliser, but they struggled to find spaces. Manchester City remained organised and protected their 2-1 lead.
Omar Marmoush left the pitch after becoming the hero of the match. His brace in less than five minutes allowed City to turn the game around and take a 2-1 lead.
R. Aït-Nouri came on for him as Maresca looked to protect the lead in the final stages.
Enzo Maresca's Manchester City were preparing another substitution as they looked to maintain control of the game. Maresca made his changes in the final stages to protect the 2-1 lead against Atletico Madrid.
The Spanish side were desperately searching for an equaliser, but Manchester City were not giving them an inch. The English team maintained their intensity and closed down the spaces to protect their 2-1 lead.
Atletico Madrid made changes across almost every line after Manchester City's sudden comeback. Simeone took the opportunity to change much of his team and look for a reaction in the final stages of the friendly.
Manchester City Goal!
Manchester City Goal! ⏱️ 57'
Yellow card for Hjulmand: M. Hjulmand was shown a yellow card after a foul early in the second half. Atletico Madrid needed to be careful with the midfielder's challenges as they looked to protect their 1-0 lead.
The opening minutes of the second half saw Manchester City pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Maresca's side were trying to regain control and find spaces against an Atletico Madrid team protecting their lead.
The second half got underway in Seoul with Atletico Madrid leading Manchester City 1-0. The English side made an immediate change: Rico Lewis came on for Vitor Reis in the 46th minute, looking to change the game's momentum.
Atletico go into half-time ahead
The match reached half-time in Seoul World Cup Stadium with Atletico Madrid leading 1-0. Jorge Dominguez's 43rd-minute goal made the difference after a first half that grew in intensity.
Goal! Atlético Madrid
Atletico Madrid continued to push and looked to make the most of their spell with the ball. The Spanish side were pushing their lines higher and getting closer to Manchester City's box more often, although they still lacked precision in the final third.
Atletico Madrid had managed to regain possession and were keeping control of the ball. The Spanish side were beginning to manage the tempo better and were looking to move forward with greater clarity against Manchester City.
The first half-hour of the friendly between Liverpool and Monaco had passed with the score still 0-0. The game had produced few clear chances, with both teams studying each other and looking for spaces to create danger.
The first half-hour was approaching and the 0-0 scoreline remained in Seoul. Manchester City continued to apply pressure and kept Atletico Madrid's defence under constant strain, but they were still missing the finishing touch needed to break the deadlock.
The 0-0 scoreline remained despite both teams continuing to look for a way forward. Manchester City were controlling much of the game and creating openings, but they were still missing the finishing touch to turn their dominance into the opening goal.
The first 15 minutes had passed in Seoul with Manchester City controlling the game, keeping possession and dictating the tempo. Atletico Madrid were standing firm against the English pressure, but the score remained 0-0.
Manchester City were beginning to impose themselves in the opening minutes, controlling possession and pushing Atletico Madrid back. Maresca's side were moving the ball patiently as they looked for spaces in the Atletico defence.
The first five minutes had passed in Seoul and both teams were playing cautiously. The two sides were studying each other, looking for spaces where they could cause damage without taking unnecessary risks.
The ball was rolling in Seoul! Manchester City and Atletico Madrid got this preseason friendly underway, with both teams looking to use the test to fine-tune their preparations before their respective league campaigns began.
Everything is ready for kickoff!
Everything was ready in Seoul for the preseason friendly between the two sides. The players were already on the pitch and only the opening whistle was missing before the ball got rolling.
Pre-match ceremony underway
The pre-match ceremony was underway as both teams walked onto the pitch to a warm reception from the stands. The Seoul crowd added to the excitement in the final moments before kickoff.
Warm-ups completed
The warm-up came to an end and both sides headed back to the dressing rooms for their final preparations. Everything was ready in Seoul as kickoff approached for this preseason friendly.
Semenyo and Lookman emerge as key figures
Antoine Semenyo and Ademola Lookman were emerging as two of the players expected to make a difference for their respective teams. Their pace, ability to beat defenders and presence in the final third made them important figures ahead of the new season.
Lineups confirmed
The protagonists of this match had been confirmed. The starters for both teams had the chance to show their level and convince Enzo Maresca and Diego Simeone ahead of the start of the Premier League and LaLiga seasons.
Warm-ups underway in Seoul
The players from both sides were already on the pitch warming up in Seoul. Both teams were completing their final exercises while the local fans enjoyed the build-up to this highly anticipated preseason friendly.
Final instructions in the dressing room
The players from both sides received their final instructions before heading onto the pitch. Enzo Maresca and Diego Simeone made their last adjustments as kickoff approached in Seoul.
Simeone looks to get Atletico back on track
Diego Simeone was looking to get Atletico Madrid back on track and bring out the team's best version again after a previous season that fell short of expectations.
The Argentine coach faced this new chapter with the aim of restoring the team's solidity and competitiveness, starting with this preseason test against Manchester City.
Manchester City begin a new era
Manchester City were taking a new path under Enzo Maresca following the departure of club legend Pep Guardiola, who defined a golden era at the club and left a lasting mark on its footballing identity. The English side faced a new challenge under Maresca, with the task of maintaining their competitiveness while beginning to build a new chapter on the City bench.





Full-time in Seoul! Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 after coming from behind in a match that had started against them. Omar Marmoush, with his brace in just a few minutes, was key to turning the game completely around.