Pep Guardiola explores contingency plans and five other things spotted in Barcelona vs Man City
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday night at Camp Nou. City were the guests in a charity friendly organised in honour of ex-Barcelona goalkeeper Juan Carlos Unzue who was diagnosed with incurable ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) two years ago.
All proceeds will go towards ALS research. After taking a first-half lead through Julian Alvarez, City found themselves trailing late on thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay.
Cole Palmer got on the scoresheet earlier on, but it was Riyad Mahrez who secured the draw with a penalty deep into injury time. READ MORE: Man City CEO Ferran Soriano gives update on Bernardo Silva's future amid Barcelona interest City fans got the opportunity to see some of the players who haven't featured much this season, but there will be concern for the well-being of Luke Mbete after the young defender was stretchered off wearing a neck brace after suffering a head injury.
Here are a few key things we spotted during the game. Walker at centre-back Pep Guardiola was expected to name a much-changed line-up from the one that played in Newcastle on Sunday, but nobody foresaw Kyle Walker starting at centre-back.
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