Manchester City takes the lead in the thrilling battle for the last Champions League tickets. And how! Ilkay Gündogan scores a dream goal.
With a dream goal, Ilkay Gündogan put Manchester City on course for the Champions League on the last matchday of the Premier League.
The former captain of the German national team scored with a bicycle kick (21st minute) to give his team the lead in the away game against FC Fulham (NOW in LIVETICKER).
“Magic from Gündo,” the Citizens raved in a post on X.
Matheus Nunes initially failed to beat Bernd Leno in the Cottagers’ goal with a lob after a one-two with ex-Frankfurt player Omar Marmoush.
Gündogan artistically converted the rebound with his back to the goal, the ball slightly touched the crossbar, Leno was already beaten, defender Joachim Andersen could no longer do anything on the line.
The midfielder had to tremble briefly for the recognition of his stroke of genius, but the VAR check found no offside position.
First Premier League Goal of the Season for Gündogan
For Gündogan, it was his first Premier League goal since returning to the Citizens last summer. The 34-year-old had already scored two goals in the Champions League this season.
Coach Pep Guardiola’s team needs at least one point to secure re-qualification for the Champions League.