Manchester City survived a scare at third-tier Leyton Orient to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup ahead of their first leg of Champions League Play-offs against La Liga giants Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Layton Orient threatened to pull off a famous upset when they led 1-0 at halftime against Guardiola’s four-time defending Premier League champions at the Brisbane Road.
Orient went ahead in spectacular fashion when Jamie Donley’s shot from just past the halfway line hit the bar and rebounded off the back of Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in the just on the quarter mark.
However, goals from substitutes Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne completed a superb comeback. Rico Lewis’ effort deflected off Khusanov in the 56th to level the match and De Bruyne flicked a shot past Josh Keeley in the 79th to seal victory.
it will likely need a much-improved performance to overcome Champions League holder Madrid.
