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In the first game of their Champions League round of 16 matchup against the German team on Wednesday at the Red Bull Arena, City was held to a 1-1 draw. After a commanding first half performance, Riyad Mahrez gave the Premier League winners a 1-0 lead. However, Josko Gvardiol's header in the second half gave the opposition the lead.
When Jack Grealish pounced on a loose ball and played a cross through Gundogan's legs for Mahrez to score, City earned a deserved advantage in the 27th minute. More opportunities came and went, and City paid the price for their negligence when Leipzig improved their performance following the break. Twenty minutes from the finish, Croatian defender Gvardiol rose to the top of a corner to head in the equaliser. The visitors responded with Gundogan forcing a fine save from Janis Blaswich, and City also had a penalty claim for handball denied, but the evening ended in disappointment. Gundogan said, "Unfortunately, it was not meant to be, but it was a tough second half."
The outcome came after City was held by Nottingham Forest the previous weekend, which cost them ground in the battle for the Premier League crown. When they visit Bournemouth on Saturday, they will try to resume winning. It won't be simple, but Gundogan said, "It's nothing we haven't done before. We have a solid group, and since everyone is required, I believe we will be prepared for Bournemouth.