Download Video: Schalke 04 vs Manchester City 2-3 – Highlights & Goals
Schalke 04 vs Manchester City Highlights Download: 2019 – UEFA Champions League
The first of Schalke’s spot-kicks came after the intervention of the VAR.
who penalised City defender Nicolas Otamendi for handball when the ball struck his arm as he moved it behind his back.
The second was given for a foul by Fernandinho on Salif Sane.
The referee sticking with his decision after briefly consulting the VAR.
Otamendi was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Guido Burgstaller in the second half.
Otamendi will sit out the second leg, as will Fernandinho.
With City heading for a surprise defeat, manager Pep Guardiola sent on former Schalke player Leroy Sane.
The Germany international curled home a free-kick from 30 yards out to level, before Sterling struck.
“It was a great result,” said Guardiola.
“We gave them two penalties, we gave them a red card, and in this competition that is not too good.
“We are still not ready to fight for the latter stages, that is reality, but the result is good.
“We played with incredible personality.
We gave two goals when they did absolutely nothing.
It is not over, this competition is completely different.”
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