Guardiola's Rotation Backfires as Man City Falls to Leverkusen
Manchester City faced a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick sealing the win for the German side. Pep Guardiola's decision to heavily rotate the squad, making 10 changes, failed as City struggled to break down Leverkusen's defense.
Despite efforts from players like Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, Leverkusen's goalkeeper Mark Flekken denied any late comeback. The defeat leaves City trailing in the Champions League standings, highlighting the challenges of Guardiola's rotation strategy.
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