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Kevin De Bruyne Bids Emotional Farewell as Man City Near Champions League Spot

Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 3-1 in De Bruyne’s final home game, moving to third in the Premier League and needing just one point to secure Champions League qualification.

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 20, 2025 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
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Overview

  • Kevin De Bruyne played his final home game for Manchester City, receiving a heartfelt send-off after a decade of success, including 16 major trophies and over 270 goal contributions.
  • City secured a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth with goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez, climbing to third in the Premier League table with one match remaining.
  • The match saw red cards for Mateo Kovacic and Lewis Cook, while Rodri made his first appearance since a severe ACL injury in September, entering to a rousing ovation.
  • De Bruyne, substituted in the 69th minute to a standing ovation, expressed pride in his contributions to City’s transformation and was honored with a post-match guard of honor and video tributes.
  • Manchester City announced plans to erect a statue of De Bruyne outside the Etihad Stadium, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s greatest players.