Manchester City rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with an impressive 3-1 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid, inspired by a quickfire second-half brace from Omar Marmoush.
Enzo Maresca's side recovered from going behind before Rayan Ait-Nouri wrapped up the win late on in front of more than 50,000 supporters at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Marmoush turns the game around
Atletico Madrid took the lead just before half-time after Manchester City failed to clear a corner.
Morten Hjulmand reacted quickest to set up 16-year-old Jorge Dominguez, who fired past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Diego Simeone's side the advantage.
City responded strongly after the break.
In the 57th minute, Antoine Semenyo kept the ball in play before bursting down the left flank and delivering a low cross that Marmoush converted from close range.
Just two minutes later, the pair combined again in almost identical fashion, with Semenyo once more creating the opportunity and Marmoush calmly finishing to complete City's turnaround.
Ait-Nouri seals victory
Atletico nearly found an equaliser after South Korea international Lee Kang-in entered the action to a huge reception from the home crowd.
The midfielder was left unmarked inside the penalty area but dragged his first-time effort narrowly wide.
City made sure of victory in stoppage time when Divin Mubama released Rayan Ait-Nouri, who finished confidently into the bottom corner to complete a convincing comeback.
Focus shifts to Community Shield
The victory concluded Manchester City's pre-season tour of Asia following matches against Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atletico Madrid.
Several senior players, including Erling Haaland, Rodri, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly and Elliot Anderson, did not travel after their involvement in the latter stages of the World Cup.
Maresca is expected to reintegrate those players ahead of next weekend's Community Shield against Premier League champions Arsenal.
Key Points
- Manchester City came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1.
- Omar Marmoush scored twice in three second-half minutes.
- Antoine Semenyo provided assists for both goals.
- Rayan Ait-Nouri added City's third in stoppage time.
- City now turn their attention to the Community Shield against Arsenal.
What's next?
Manchester City will return to England to prepare for the Community Shield against Arsenal, where Maresca is expected to welcome back several World Cup stars who missed the pre-season tour. The match will provide the final opportunity to build fitness before the new Premier League season begins.
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