Bayer Leverkusen Stun Manchester City 2-0 in Champions League, Bensghir Unused

German side Bayer Leverkusen secured a valuable 2-0 victory over hosts Manchester City on Tuesday evening in a UEFA Champions League Group Stage match.

Leverkusen delivered a strong performance at the Etihad Stadium, managing to dictate the tempo against City. Spanish defender Alex Grimaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a precise shot that gave goalkeeper James Trafford no chance to intervene.

At the start of the second half, striker Patrik Schick extended the lead with a second goal in the 54th minute, ultimately securing the victory for his team.

Moroccan international Elias Bensghir watched the entire match from the substitutes' bench, as he did not get any playing time in this encounter.