Man City Concedes Late Goals Draw Monaco Champions League

Manchester City twice lost the lead to draw 2-2 against Monaco in their Champions League match despite Erling Haaland scoring both goals. Haaland was critical of the team's second-half performance, calling it "unnecessary" and lacking energy, stating they did not deserve to win due to their drop in intensity after halftime. The match's turning point was a late penalty awarded to Monaco after VAR review for a high foot incident involving Nico Gonzalez and Eric Dier, which Guardiola protested vehemently. Haaland, though disappointed with the result, acknowledged the difficulty of Champions League matches and emphasized the need for more energy and dominance in the second half. Guardiola initially downplayed concerns about late goals conceded but may now be reassessing, as the team struggled to maintain their lead. The draw marks a continued pattern for Manchester City of conceding late goals and failing to close out matches, frustrating key players and staff alike.