Manchester City fans were left to stew in the aftermath of their 2-0 loss to Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, with the team’s defeat compounded by a stadium-wide enforced stay until the final whistle.
Despite nearly 2,000 City supporters planning to leave early, the public address system instructed them to remain in their seats, forcing them to witness the jubilant celebrations of Juventus fans.
Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie’s goals sealed the victory for the hosts, leaving Manchester City with no choice but to endure the post-match atmosphere.
The decision to keep the away fans in the stadium is a common practice in European football, particularly in Italy, where it is used as a measure to prevent violent clashes between rival fan groups.
While undoubtedly frustrating for the travelling City supporters, this practice is intended to maintain order. Meanwhile, City now face an uphill battle in their Champions League campaign.
With just eight points from six group-stage matches, they’ve slipped from 17th to 22nd in the standings, dangerously close to elimination. Their hopes rest on tough upcoming fixtures, including a critical away match against Paris Saint-Germain in January.
