Manchester City concedes 2-1 defeat to CSKA Moscow suffers major Champions League blow

Manchester City's Champions League campaign dreams suffered a major blow as they lost 2-1 to CSKA Moscow at Etihad Stadium and now have to win the next two games to stand any chance of advancing to the knockout stages.

Not only did City lose to two first-half goals from Seydou Doumbia, they also saw midfielders Fernandinho and Yaya Toure sent off after the break and ruled out of their next home game against Bayern Munich.

Toure had equalised Doumbia's first goal at the eight minute but that was a rare high spot in a dismal performance by Manuel Pellegrini's side, The BBC reported.

City now have no wins and only two points from four group games, and must beat Bayern and win at Roma to stand any chance of progression.

City's fans were furious with Greek referee Tasos Sidiropolous at the final whistle, not only for the two red cards but also for a case of mistaken identity that spared CSKA's Pontus Wernbloom a dismissal.

City face a huge task against all odds to escape this group because nothing they have offered up in the Champions League suggests they would see off Bayern and Roma.

It would also leave Pellegrini facing awkward questions because their efforts this season suggest they have gone backwards in their attempt to challenge Europe's elite, the report added.