FORMER United winger Memphis Depay sent Manchester City slipping to their first defeat of pre-season in soaking Seoul.
Kick-off was delayed by around 40 minutes due to torrential rain, which left the pitch at the Seoul World Cup stadium resembling a lake.
Yet once the skies cleared, it dried out very quickly due to the humidity and the officials passed it fit to play.
Tickets had sold out in 30 minutes when they went on sale and more than 64,000 were here – so it was the right decision.
But second-half goals from Depay and Yannick Carrasco meant it was a disappointing end to the Far East tour for Pep Guardiola’s men – despite Ruben Dias heading a late consolation.
City were bright early on as Rodri headed home at the back post but the referee had already blown for a foul on the Atletico keeper.
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And another good chance saw Phil Foden take a pass from Bernardo Silva in his stride but then drag his shot wide of the far post.
After the break sub keeper Stefan Ortega made a super save to keep Samuel Lino’s point blank header out.
Walker’s thumping 25-yard volley smacked the angle while another sub Mateo Kovacic blazed over from close range.
Both teams made several changes and it was one of them who made the difference as Depay played a neat one-two before lashing home from the edge of the box.
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He was denied a second by Ortega and then planted the rebound over the bar.
But another sub Carrasco eased past Rico Lewis and fired a low shot beyond the German keeper to add a second for the Spaniards.
Dias got up highest to get one back late on but it was not enough for City, who dashed straight off to the airport after the game to fly back to Manchester.
They have made around £15.5million from this tour but the heat and time difference have made it a tricky 10 days for the Treble winners.
Guardiola will have doubts over whether it was ideal preparation for the new season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
