Late Penalty Secures Draw for AS Monaco Against Manchester City

MONACO, Monaco — AS Monaco held Manchester City to a dramatic 2-2 draw in the UEFA Champions League on October 1, 2025. The match was filled with twists and turns, with both teams exchanging leads before a late penalty changed everything.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 15th minute, skillfully lifting the ball over Monaco’s goalkeeper, Philipp Köhn, after receiving a long pass. However, just three minutes later, Monaco’s Jordan Teze equalized with a stunning shot that hit the top corner of the net.

After the break, Haaland struck again, taking advantage of a cross from Nico O’Reilly to head in a goal in the 44th minute, putting City back in front. Despite their dominance, City failed to extend their lead, allowing Monaco to regroup.

In a dramatic finish, Eric Dier won a penalty for Monaco in the dying moments of the match after being fouled by Nico González. Dier calmly converted the penalty in the 90th minute, giving Monaco an unexpected point at home and a stark contrast to their recent 1-4 defeat to Club Brugge.

“We showed resilience today,” Dier said after the match. “We didn’t give up and managed to secure a vital point against strong opponents.”

The match concluded with both teams sharing the spoils, illustrating the unpredictability of the Champions League.