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Manchester City 2 Hoffenheim 1: City through as group winners after Sane brace

Despite falling behind in the first half, Manchester City claimed a 2-1 victory against Hoffenheim courtesy of two goals from Leroy Sane.

Leroy Sane bagged a brace as Manchester City beat Hoffenheim 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to ensure they made it through to the last 16 of the Champions League as Group F winners.

City, who had already qualified, needed just a point to be certain of top spot but they fell behind to Andrej Kramaric's 16th-minute penalty.

The hosts then twice hit the woodwork before Sane's long-range free-kick just before half-time drew them level.