Manchester City’s winless run continued in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night, as Feyenoord staged an astonishing comeback to draw 3-3 in a pulsating Champions League encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
The night began on a high note for the home side, who seemed set to banish their recent struggles with a commanding performance. After dominating the first half, a late penalty gave City a well-earned 1-0 lead heading into the break. The Dutch visitors, however, showed glimpses of intent towards the end of the half, which proved a harbinger of what was to come.
City extended their lead early in the second half, scoring two quick goals to seemingly put the game to bed by the 50th minute. With a three-goal cushion, the home fans could be forgiven for thinking the result was a foregone conclusion. Yet football, as it so often does, had other ideas.
Feyenoord, buoyed by their passionate traveling supporters, found new life in the closing stages. Their attacking persistence paid off as they pulled one back in the 76th minute, sparking a revival that no one saw coming. Two more goals, including an 89th-minute equalizer, silenced the Etihad and secured a point for the Dutch side.
City’s players and manager Pep Guardiola were visibly stunned as the final whistle blew. The draw extends their winless streak to six games across all competitions, a worrying trend for a side of City’s caliber.
For Feyenoord, the result was nothing short of miraculous. The players paid homage to their traveling fans after the final whistle, their faces a mix of elation and disbelief. The supporters, meanwhile, will return to Rotterdam with memories to last a lifetime.
