Manchester City vs. Atlético Madrid LIVE: Pre-Season Friendly Updates from Seoul

⚽ Live Match Action & Key Highlights

• 43′ — GOAL! Manchester City 0–1 Atlético Madrid (Jorge Domínguez)
  Atlético Madrid break the deadlock right before the halftime whistle! Jorge Domínguez capitalises on a clinical build-up from substitute Morten Hjulmand to slot the ball home. A VAR review confirmed the decision, awarding the opening goal to Diego Simeone’s side.
• 35′ — Defensive Resilience: Enzo Maresca’s tactical setup has created space out wide for Savinho and Antoine Semenyo, but Simeone’s backline remains solid inside the box.
• 18′ — Chance for City: Phil Foden tests the keeper with a driving shot from outside the box, but it is comfortably handled.
• 1′ — Kickoff: Underway at a packed Seoul World Cup Stadium as both heavyweights wrap up their pre-season preparations!

 Starting Lineups & Team News

Manchester City

• Starting XI: Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Reijnders, Kovačić; Semenyo, Foden, Savinho; Marmoush
• Key Absences: Erling Haaland remains out following his post-World Cup break. Rodri (back surgery), Rayan Cherki, Marc Guéhi, and Nico O’Reilly are also unavailable.

Atlético Madrid

• Starting XI: Oblak; Molina, Robin Le Normand, Giménez, Galán; Koke, Morten Hjulmand, Lee Kang-in; Ademola Lookman, Jorge Domínguez, Correa
• Key Absences: Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Alexander Sørloth are still on extended leave following international duties.

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