Leicester City beat Sheffield Wednesday in Cifuentes debut

Leicester City secure a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday as new manager Marti Cifuentes begins with a win and late drama.

Cifuentes era starts with Leicester City win as Faes and Vestergaard score

Leicester City opened Marti Cifuentes era with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday, aided by a late winner from Wout Faes.

Cifuentes shopped for a quick, compact setup and trusted a couple of new faces in his first competitive line-up. The win came despite a tough first half and an opponent who showed fight even with wage-payment concerns hanging over their camp. The team settled after the break and found balance through smart pressing, a steadier midfield, and a goal in response to the opener. The late goal ethic and set-piece focus suggest Leicester are aiming to turn moments into momentum.

Wednesday’s on-field stubbornness exposed potential gaps in Leicester’s defensive structure at times, but the second-half shift and a red card materially changed the game, allowing City to exploit space and finish with a flourish. This is a debut win that buys Cifuentes time, not a verdict on long-term fix. It does, however, signal a willingness to push for results from the first whistle.

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The season ahead will test how well Leicester translates this moment into consistency.