Get the City transfer window latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has admitted he was furious at Riyad Mahrez for ignoring instructions given to him at half-time, despite the Algerian playing well and scoring a goal.
It was Guardiola's 87th win in Europe's most prestigious club competition as a manager and happened to be the tie that brought the most goals.
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig added three to Manchester City's six on the night to treat the Etihad crowd to a spectacular nine-goal thriller.
The Catalan manager now has the third-most wins in tournament history, overtaking legendary figure Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman's Arsenal side qualified for the Champions League for 19
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