Manchester City came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice and City impressing under Enzo Maresca.
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Key facts
- Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a club friendly in Seoul
- Omar Marmoush scored twice in the space of three minutes
- City came from behind after falling a goal down
- Antoine Semenyo was named among the standout performers
- Sky Sports reported that Enzo Maresca's tactical ideas are beginning to take hold
Manchester City recovered from an early setback to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a club friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, according to reports from Sky Sports and Al Jazeera.
The headline act was Omar Marmoush, who scored twice in the space of three minutes to help City turn the game around after they had fallen behind. Al Jazeera reported that his rapid double was central to City rallying to victory.
Antoine Semenyo was also highlighted as a standout performer in the match, with Sky Sports describing him as starring as City came from behind to win.
Sky Sports reported that City impressed in the 3-1 result and that manager Enzo Maresca’s tactical ideas are beginning to take hold, an encouraging sign as the club continues its pre-season preparations.
The fixture, staged in Seoul, formed part of both clubs’ pre-season programme, offering a competitive test against a strong European opponent ahead of the new campaign.
The result gives City momentum heading into the remainder of their preparations, with the come-from-behind nature of the win suggesting resilience as well as attacking quality.
Why it matters
Pre-season friendlies offer an early glimpse of how a team is shaping up under its manager, and this comeback win suggests Manchester City are adapting well to Enzo Maresca's approach. A strong showing against Atletico Madrid, a leading European side, is an encouraging marker ahead of the competitive season.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score?
Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in the friendly, according to Sky Sports and Al Jazeera.
Who scored for Manchester City?
Omar Marmoush scored twice in three minutes, and Antoine Semenyo was among the standout performers as City came from behind to win.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul as part of a club friendly.
Timeline
- Omar Marmoush scores two goals as Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in Seoul
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Sky Sports News: Man City impressed in a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, with Enzo Maresca's tactical ideas beginning to take hold.