UCL: Manchester City Secures Top Spot, Beats Sevilla 3-1

Julian Alvarez scores as Manchester city recovered from 1-0 down to beat Sevilla 3-1 on Wednesday.

The English champions were without Haaland as a result of a foot injury and with top spot in Champions League Group G already assured, Guardiola took the opportunity to leave Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo on the bench.

A much-changed City side trailed at the break to Rafa Mir’s towering header.

But 17-year-old Rico Lewis bagged an equalizer early in the second half before De Bruyne’s sublime pass set up Alvarez for his fourth City goal.

The Argentine then teed up Riyad Mahrez to complete the comeback seven minutes from time.

Victory sees City end the group five points clear of Borussia Dortmund with Sevilla dropping into the Europa League after finishing third.

“One of the reasons why it is a great night is for Julian,” said Guardiola. “He made two assists and a goal.

“We know how good he is and the quality he has. Today he was patient.”