Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul friendly
Marmoush double and Ait-Nouri goal secure victory as Maresca's tactical setup takes shape.
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Manchester City defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a friendly match in Seoul on August 9, 2026. After falling behind to Jorge Dominguez's 43rd-minute goal, City dominated the second half with Antoine Semenyo setting up Omar Marmoush twice in quick succession (57', 59'), before Rayan Ait-Nouri sealed the win in added time. The result showed Enzo Maresca's tactical approach taking effect ahead of the Community Shield.
- Manchester City overcame an early deficit to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice in the second half.
- Antoine Semenyo's wing play and assists were instrumental in City's turnaround, showcasing Enzo Maresca's tactical approach.
- Atletico's Jorge Dominguez, at just 16 years old, opened scoring but City dominated after halftime.
- City return to the UK for the Community Shield in Cardiff looking in strong form after this Asia tour.
How it unfolded
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Event Ait-Nouri seals victory
Ryan Ait-Nouri scored in the 90th minute to seal City's 3-1 victory, finishing from Divin Mubama's pass after missing a one-on-one chance seconds earlier.
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Event Marmoush puts City ahead
Marmoush scored again two minutes later in the 59th minute from another Semenyo assist, flipping the scoreline to 2-1.
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Event Marmoush equalizes
Omar Marmoush equalized in the 57th minute with a close-range finish, assisted by Antoine Semenyo's brilliant run and cross.
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Event Dominguez opens for Atletico
Atletico Madrid's 16-year-old Jorge Dominguez scored in the 43rd minute just before halftime, with Morten Hjulmand keeping a half-cleared corner alive.
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Report Sky Sports coverage highlights tactical performance
Sky Sports reported that City impressed with Maresca's tactical ideas taking hold, with wingers Savinho and Semenyo dominating play and creating numerous chances.
What people are saying verbatim
“Brilliant from Antoine Semenyo, who slides to stop the ball going out for a throw, beats his man and then crosses for Omar Marmoush to tuck in from close range.”
Sky Sports · Sky Sports · Aug 9, 9:45 AM
“Man City impressed in a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, with Enzo Maresca's tactical ideas beginning to take hold.”
Sky Sports · Sky Sports · Aug 9, 9:45 AM
“The plan to get the ball to wingers Savinho and Antoine Semenyo was clear, with the pair taking on their markers and charging for the Atletico box at every opportunity.”
Sky Sports · Sky Sports · Aug 9, 9:45 AM