New Delhi: Manchester City lit up the Etihad with a stunning 5-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace, led by Kevin De Bruyne on a sunny April afternoon. What started as a nightmare quickly turned into one of the most entertaining games of the season, with fans treated to drama, goals, and a performance full of character. City went 2-0 down inside 22 minutes and looked rattled.
Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards gave the visitors a surprise early lead, and it could have been three if not for a narrow VAR call. But when De Bruyne is on the pitch, City are never really out of it.
The Belgian maestro, who confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, returned to the Etihad with something special in store. He scored one, set up another, and played a key role in almost every attacking move as Pep Guardiola’s side turned the game on its head. With just six games left to play, this comeback keeps City firmly in the race for a Champions League spot and gives fans fresh hope during a tricky run-in.
Kevin De Bruyne takes charge of the Etihad stage
FULL-TIME | What a comeback! 🤯
🩵 5-2 🦅 #ManCity | @okx pic.twitter.com/Z0nuwJjxQr
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 12, 2025
Palace started strong, scoring twice before City could even find their rhythm. Eze finished off a swift move before Richards powered in a header from a corner. The Etihad was stunned. But De Bruyne stepped up in style. His curling free-kick in the 33rd minute brought City back into the game. Just three minutes later, Omar Marmoush made it 2-2 after some clever build-up involving McAtee and De Bruyne.
The second half belonged to City. Mateo Kovacic put them ahead right after the break with a cool finish. Then came the moment of the match—Ederson launched an 80-yard assist to James McAtee, who took it down beautifully and slotted home for his first Premier League goal. The final goal came from Nico O’Reilly, another academy graduate, who added the fifth and sealed the win.
It was a day full of energy, youth, and leadership from De Bruyne. The result takes Manchester City back into the top four, and with performances like this, they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
Kevin De Bruyne led a brilliant comeback as Manchester City overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Crystal Palace 5-2 and boost their Champions League hopes at the Etihad. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
