Picture Special

Hoffenheim 1-2 City: Match gallery

David Silva struck a priceless 86th minute goal to secure a vital 2-1 Champions League win for Manchester City in Hoffenheim.

After having fought back from conceding a shock first minute goal to the hosts through Sergio Aguero’s strike, the Blues dominated possession and chances but found the Bundesliga hosts a tough side to break down.

But with time running out, El Mago delivered a moment of magic to secure a vital three points and get our European campaign up and running.

Enjoy a selection of the best match images from a dramatic night at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena above.

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BY THE RIGHT : Fernandinho looks to set up a City attack

BY THE RIGHT : Fernandinho looks to set up a City attack
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ACTION MAN : Raheem Sterling causes havoc amongst the Hoffenheim defence

ACTION MAN : Raheem Sterling causes havoc amongst the Hoffenheim defence
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EURO FIGHTER : Raheem Sterling brings the ball under control

EURO FIGHTER : Raheem Sterling brings the ball under control
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UP AND AT 'HEIM : Leroy Sane looks to cut a swathe through the Hoffenheim defence

UP AND AT 'HEIM : Leroy Sane looks to cut a swathe through the Hoffenheim defence
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FOCUS : Ilkay Gundogan is a study in concentration on his return to his native Germany

FOCUS : Ilkay Gundogan is a study in concentration on his return to his native Germany
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SUPER TUESDAY : The Blues celebrate David Silva's winner

SUPER TUESDAY : The Blues celebrate David Silva's winner
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SQUAD GOALS : The City team line up before kick-off

SQUAD GOALS : The City team line up before kick-off
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NO ENTRY : Fernandinho and Nicolas Otamendi put the squeeze on the hosts

NO ENTRY : Fernandinho and Nicolas Otamendi put the squeeze on the hosts
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SOLID SILVA : El Mago puts City on the front-foot

SOLID SILVA : El Mago puts City on the front-foot
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FRESH LEGS : Substitute Bernardo Silva looks to make an instant impact

FRESH LEGS : Substitute Bernardo Silva looks to make an instant impact
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GERMAN BITE : Leroy Sane puts his body on the line

GERMAN BITE : Leroy Sane puts his body on the line
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POWER SERGE : Kun looks to wrestle back possession

POWER SERGE : Kun looks to wrestle back possession
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ALL SMILES : Leroy Sane's reaction says it all after David Silva's late winner

ALL SMILES : Leroy Sane's reaction says it all after David Silva's late winner