Manchester City’s struggles deepened as they squandered a commanding three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord, extending their winless streak to six matches under Pep Guardiola. The collapse adds to what is now Guardiola’s worst run as a manager and raises serious questions about City’s form in both domestic and European competitions.
City appeared to be cruising toward a comfortable victory in this Champions League clash, with Erling Haaland once again leading the charge. The Norwegian striker netted twice, with his goals coming either side of a deflected volley from Ilkay Gundogan, putting the visitors 3-0 up shortly after the restart. Dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Guardiola’s side looked untouchable for much of the match.
However, the game turned dramatically in the final 15 minutes. Anis Hadj Moussa sparked Feyenoord’s comeback, capitalizing on a sloppy defensive error from Josko Gvardiol to pull one back in the 75th minute. Sensing City’s vulnerability, the hosts pushed forward relentlessly. Substitute Santiago Gimenez then reduced the deficit further, tapping in from close range to set up a tense finale.
The unthinkable happened in the dying moments when David Hancko rose highest to head home an equalizer, sending the Feyenoord crowd into raptures and leaving City stunned. The collapse was extraordinary, marking a game that began as a potential turning point in City’s recent poor run but ended in bitter disappointment.
While the draw technically halts City’s five-game losing streak, it will feel like a defeat given the circumstances. Guardiola’s side now finds itself outside the top eight in the Champions League league phase, struggling to secure their place in the next round. More alarmingly, their ongoing slump shows no signs of abating, with defensive lapses and a lack of composure under pressure proving costly once again.
