Spotted: What Gianluigi Donnarumma did to Max Alleyne after Man City nightmare vs Bodo/Glimt
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Spotted: What Gianluigi Donnarumma Did to Max Alleyne After Man City Nightmare vs Bodo/Glimt
In a shocking Champions League upset at Aspmyra Stadion, Bodo/Glimt stunned Manchester City 3-1, piling misery on Pep Guardiola's side just days after their Manchester Derby defeat. Kasper Hogh starred with two first-half goals, outshining returning Erling Haaland, before Jens Petter Hauge sealed the win with a sublime long-range strike.[1][2][3]
City's nightmare unfolded rapidly. In the 22nd minute, Ole Didrik Blomberg crossed for Hogh, whose downward header squeezed past Gianluigi Donnarumma at the far post. Just 119 seconds later, Blomberg dispossessed Max Alleyne amid a bouncing ball, crossing for Hogh's simple tap-in—Alleyne culpable for both concessions.[1][2] Hauge's 58th-minute curler made it 3-0, despite Rayan Cherki's quick reply for City. Rodri's double booking and red card shortly after ended any comeback hopes, leaving City teetering near the playoff spots.[2][3]
Defensive woes dominated ratings: Donnarumma (4/10) let Hogh's header slip through and failed to close for the second, though he made late saves, including denying Andreas Helmersen one-on-one.[1][3] Alleyne (3/10) epitomized inexperience post-Watford loan, missing a gilt-edged header from Phil Foden's corner and contributing directly to the openers.[1][3] Nico O'Reilly (5/10) was City's steadiest back, assisting Cherki.[1] Haaland misfired, spurning chances, while Foden (5/10) lacked midfield control.[1][2]
Post-match, cameras spotted a poignant moment: Donnarumma, consoled the crestfallen Alleyne on the pitch, placing a reassuring arm around the young defender's shoulder and offering words of encouragement amid the freezing Norwegian night. The Italian keeper, drawing from his own tough outing, urged Alleyne to "keep fighting," a gesture of senior leadership as City lick their wounds and Guardiola faces mounting pressure.[1][2]
Bodo/Glimt's triumph keeps playoff hopes alive, denting City's top-eight bid in a "banana skin" classic.[3] (298 words)