Manchester City beaten by Bayern as Alvaro Negredo opens account
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Striker Alvaro Negredo's first goal in a Manchester City shirt was not enough to prevent a 2-1 Audi Cup final defeat by European champions Bayern Munich.
The Spaniard, who signed from Sevilla for £20m this summer, gave City the lead on the hour mark in the pre-season match in the Allianz Arena.
Thomas Mueller levelled from the penalty spot six minutes later before Mario Mandzukic settled the contest.
City beat AC Milan 5-3 in the semi-final of the competition on Wednesday.
Their summer signings Fernandinho, Jesus Navas and Stefan Jovetic also featured alongside Negredo against a strong Bayern side.
After spurning two earlier opportunities, Negredo showed good strength and pace to open his account for the club as he raced clear before unleashing a powerful drive low into the corner.
Manchester City: Pantilimon; Zabaleta, Clichy, Boyata, Kompany; Fernandinho, Barry (Toure 46), Milner, Nasri; Jovetic (Navas 46), Negredo (Dzeko 73)
Subs: Hart, Richards, Kolarov, Lescott, Garcia, Silva, Wright, Rodwell, Sinclair, Aguero
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