Marmoush double helps Man City equalize Atletico in Seoul
Manchester City equalized against Atletico Madrid in Seoul on Aug. 9 as Omar Marmoush scored twice to turn a deficit into a 2-1 lead. The first goal came around the 57th minute to level the match, and Marmoush struck again shortly after to put City ahead.
Marmoush, 27, has become a key figure in City’s attack since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for a reported fee of about €75 million. He was also given the number 7 shirt. The result came in City’s final pre-season game of the 2026 Asia Tour under coach Enzo Maresca, following an opening draw vs Inter and a win over the K-League All Stars.
Atletico took the lead before Marmoush’s response. The match was streamed globally via City’s CITY+ platform, though viewers in South Korea and Spain were excluded. Transfer rumors earlier in 2026 linking Marmoush to Atletico did not progress beyond speculation.
Neutral
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