Stefan Ortega reflects on ‘perfect’ Man City debut

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stefan Ortega described his Manchester City debut as “perfect” after keeping a clean sheet in the goalless Champions League draw away to Borussia Dortmund which sealed top spot in Group G. The 29-year-old goalkeeper stepped in to give regular stopper Ederson a rest, making his first appearance since joining from Arminia Bielefeld on a free transfer this summer. “First Champions League game and my first official game for Manchester City,” Ortega said. “It was a nice stage for me and I am happy about the clean sheet and about the game.” Ortega revealed he was only told by manager Pep Guardiola he would be making the start earlier in the day – a decision which caught him by surprise. I’m going to always give my best to help the team.” The impact Alvarez has made – four goals in 15 appearances mostly from the bench – has been overshadowed somewhat by the incredible scoring feats of fellow summer arrival Erling Haaland, but he is happy to keep learning from his fellow 22-year-old.