Omar Marmoush Doubles Out As Manchester City Beat Atletico Madrid

Omar Marmoush found the net twice for Manchester City as they toppled Atletico Madrid in Seoul. The Egyptian striker converted two chances within three minutes of action during this final preseason friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium. His double powered the visitors to a 3-1 victory over their Spanish rivals on Sunday evening.

Atletico took control late in the first half thanks to Jorge Dominguez, who nodded home an opener after City failed to clear a corner kick. The hosts held a slender advantage while Enzo Maresca's side pressed for answers. Tijjani Reijnders, Josko Gvardiol, and Savinho all squandered decent opportunities before they found the equalizer in the 57th minute.

Antoine Semenyo broke free to cross low for Marmoush, who slotted it past the keeper from close range. Just two minutes later, the Egyptian doubled the deficit by latching onto another delivery from Semenyo. City had been on top prior to conceding that late header.

The momentum shifted slightly in the second half as Atletico introduced fresh legs and started to create more chances. They gave a debut to new signing Lee Kang-In while making various changes across their ranks. Yet, Rayan Ait-Nouri sealed the result for Man City with 90 minutes on the clock. The winger was sent clear down the line and finished calmly past substitute goalkeeper Carlos Esquivel.

Both teams now turn their attention to league play. Manchester City will face Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley next Sunday. Atletico Madrid begins their La Liga campaign away at Malaga on August 19. The match showcased how a late surge can overturn a deficit when a striker like Marmoush steps up with clinical precision.