Manchester City will play the opening match of the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 against Sevilla on Tuesday evening.
Man City vs Sevilla match preview
After an impressive last few days in which Manchester City scored 10 goals in two games and moved up the table, Pep Guardiola's side played to a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa in their last match.
Erling Haaland scored again with his 10th goal of the season, but the takeaway is that every City can take something from Villa Park.
Now City turns its attention to the Champions League, where Guardiola wants to finally win the competition that has eluded him so far during his time in England. The city will face Sevilla in the opening game of Group C, the first meeting between the two teams since 2015.
Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake are both back to full fitness, while Calvin Phillips could return to the squad on Tuesday. John Stones and Kyle Walker will be missing, as well Aymeric Laporte, meaning Manuel Akanji could make his debut for City.
Manchester City and Sevilla squad
- We expect Sevilla to play in a 4-3-3 formation, with the following lineup: Bono; Navas, Nyanza, Rikic, Acuna; Jordan, Fernando, Rakitic; Lamela, N'iseri, Gomez.
- We expect City to play in a 4-3-3 formation, with the following lineup: Ederson; Cancelo, Akanji, Dias, Gomez; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Haaland, Foden.
The city did not get off to the best start, as the home side had more possession in the first 25 minutes. But with a striker like Haaland, you only need one chance, and that's exactly what happened when the Norwegian scored the opening goal.
Manchester City live Champions League
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City cannot pin all their Champions League title hopes on Erling Haaland.
The striker had a great start to his career at the Etihad Stadium, scoring 10 goals in just six games.
Haaland is seen by many as the final piece of the puzzle in the chase for European glory, but Guardiola stressed the importance of the entire team.
"If we rely only on Erling's effort, we will not win the Champions League," the City coach stated.
"I know very well that everyone is counting on Erling, but I have a sufficient group of new players who can give a lot.
"We do not win because of Erling and we do not lose only because of Erling. He has unique skills and maybe he can solve some problems on the court.
"But if we do not play well, we will not win games.
Manchester City is one of the favorites to win the Champions League this season and begins its career on Tuesday night in Seville.
Guardiola will have to do without defenders John Stones and Kyle Walker, who both missed the trip due to minor injuries.
"John is not so much," Guardiola said.
Kyle is not that much, but I don't know that he will be ready for Saturday or Dortmund or against Wolverhampton before the international break.
Sevilla vs Man City Date & Kickoff Time
- Match: Sevilla vs Man City.
- Date: September 6/7, 2022.
- Kick-off: at 8:00 pm GMT / at 3:00 pm Eastern time / at 12: 30 AM Eastern Time.
- Venue: Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.
How to watch the match Sevilla vs Man City on TV & live stream online
- BT Sport 2 is broadcasting the match between Sevilla and Manchester City in the UK.
- A live stream is available via the app BT.
- Sevilla vs Manchester City can be streamed in the United States on Paramount+.
- Fans in India can watch Sevilla vs Manchester City on Sony Sports Network.
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