MAN CITY have beaten Borussia Dortmund but the Germans have every right to feel aggrieved.
Jude Bellingham was bizarrely adjudged to have fouled Ederson when he dispossessed the Brazilian and fired into an empty net.
And VAR was unable to review the decision as referee Ovidiu Hategan blew his whistle before the goal was scored.
Early on, Kevin de Bruyne struck early to give City the lead but Marco Reus thought he had earned Borussia a crucial draw.
However, Phil Foden’s goal in stoppage time has given Pep Guardiola’s men the advantage.
THAT’S A WRAP
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Here’s some bedtime reading, our match report, courtesy of Martin Blackburn.
HEY JUDE
Speaking on BT Sport, 17-year-old Jude Bellingham seemed wise beyond his years both on and off the field.
The youngster said: “We frustrated them well when they had the ball, I think they found us hard to break down- it was a great finish from us.
“”We’re disappointed to have conceded so late, but we played well.
“I’m knackered now! They really are a brilliant team.”
Speaking about his goal that wasn’t given, Bellingham added: “I feel I won the ball fairly and it’s unfair that with all the cameras
“But it’s football, it’s life. We have to get on with it.
“All I got told was I was booked and they got a freekick- I felt it should have been checked.”
PEP TALK
Speaking at full-time, Pep Guardiola said: “It’s better to have a won than to draw- but we had 90 minutes to do it.
“We need to go there to win the game after this.
“We were not clever with the ball in the first half, the second half was much better and we had plenty of chances to get our second goal.
“We need to make a good build up to score, but today that was not good.
“It’s normal, as Dortmund were strong and good quality- their players have pace and real quality up front.
“We are going to watch the game, now we know what they do, and we’ll go to Germany to win.
“We’ve won the last 27 out of 28 and then we need to play Leeds before going to Germany to beat them.”
STAT ATTACK
City took the lead in the dying minutes, but managed five shots on target this evening, compared to Dortmund’s three.
Guardiola’s side enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and crossed five times more balls into the box that Dortmund.
DE BRUYNE SPEAKS
Speaking on BT Sport, City’s captain said: “We knew the way they would play- they play well with the ball and they caused us some problems.
“I think we created good chances in the second half, we probably should have scored more.
“But when they drew 1-1 our reaction to that was good.
“It’s a shame to get the goal, but it happens and our reaction was good- we have to prepare for Saturday.”
On how his team will recover for their fixture with Leeds before their second leg against Dortmund, he added: “I think with the way this season’s been, we’ve had no mid-week off, it’s been an incredible run of games.
“The team have responded incredibly well this year, we are privileged that we can compete for every trophy.”
SHOW STOPPPER
You really can’t think it’s a job done when playing City.
NOT OVER YET
It was all level until City delivered this…
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92. Dortmund are kicking themselves after pulling themselves back into the game.
De Bruyne’s peach of a pass seemed almost impossible to defend.
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90. Three extra minutes at the Etihad.
There’s been plenty of drama, are we going to see any more?
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89. De Bruyne sends another incredible pass from the right wing to the left post to Gundogan.
A touch from Gundogan with his left foot brings it under control for Foden who’s then able to tap it home into the far corner.
It’s his fifth Champions League goal.
GOOOOOAL
CITY BRING IT HOME
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Calm finish from Reus in what was his first goal in 16 Champions League games.
How will City respond?
MANCHESTER CITY 1-1 BORUSSIA DORTMUND
82. Bellingham picks out Haaland at the top of the box but he bats it on with his first touch to pick out Reus on the left of the box.
Dortmund’s captain slots it to the bottom right-hand corner, far enough away from Ederson’s finger tips to bring the score line level.
They’ve deserved a goal this evening, but I thought this would come earlier, they’ve looked tired in the last few minutes.
GOOOOOAL
IT’S ONE APIECE!!
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83. A ball over the top destined for Haaland bounces a little too far in front of him.
The Norwegian is left scrambling to beat Ederson to it, but the keeper manages to bat it away.
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81. Double substitution for Dortmund.
A like for like switch as Meunier is on for Morey and Dahoud is replaced by Delaney.
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80. Foden with more electric pace breaks into the box on the left, he dances around several yellow shirts but he drags his shot wide.
Pep puts his head in his hands – it really looked as though he’d wrap the game up there.
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78. Emre Can’s had a tough evening in midfield, he’s given away so many balls.
Dortmund can’t afford to let their concentration levels drop.
He may well be the next change for Dortmund.
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77. De Bruyne real is showing off his ability to pick a pass.
He, effortlessly, picks apart an entire defence with them.
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Foden has been demonstrating his impressive speed down the left wing.
Although, it appears his team-mates can’t keep up, as three of his balls into the box have had no blue shirt to meet.
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73. Cancelo flicks the ball on to Jesus on the left wing, but Jesus can’t bring the ball under control with his first touch.
Throwin to Dortmund, deep within their half.
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72. Foden appears in a confident mood as he cuts Dortmund’s defence apart.
His final pass across the box, however, is blocked.
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71. Hummels launches the ball up towards Haaland from deep within his own half.
But even the young Norweigan can’t reach it, Ederson comes out to gather.
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