UEFA Champions League 2022-23, RB Leipzig Vs Manchester City, Round Of 16 First Leg: Josko Gvardiol Denies Manchester City Win As English Champions Held In Champions League - In Pics

RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's early strike to earn his side a much-deserved 1-1 draw against Manchester City in their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday. Josko Gvardiol, who has earned his fans from across Europe, showed his attacking flair, launching himself above the City defence to head in the equaliser in the 70th minute. City took the lead after 27 minutes through Mahrez and looked on course for a comfortable away win but their fluency deserted them after the interval in the first leg tie.

Updated: 23 Feb 2023 10:15 am

UEFA Champions League 2022-23: RB Leipzig Vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Andreas Gora

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson and Manchester City's Manuel Akanji at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

UEFA Champions League 2022-23: RB Leipzig Vs Manchester City | Photo: AP/Michael Sohn

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola applauds the crowd after the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Leipzig's Benjamin Henrichs, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku, centre, controls the ball in the air ahead of Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, left, and Manchester City's Kyle Walker, right, during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland heads the ball during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Leipzig's Timo Werner reacts after Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scored the opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Leipzig's Timo Werner, left, challenges Manchester City's Bernardo Silva during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Manchester City's Jack Grealish, left, challenges for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, gets in a shot despite the challenge of Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, Germany.