Manchester City and RB Leipzig, the two sides that have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, will go one-on-one at the Etihad on Tuesday, with the top spot of Group G still up for grabs; the clash is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Manchester City’s 100% Record in Group G
Pep Guardiola’s men have been flawless this season in the Champions League group stage; they have played four times and won all four matches.
They have scored 12 times and conceded three times. These stats show their potency going forward as they are the top scorer of the group. However, they have also conceded the least number of goals in the group with three.
With 12 points, Man City will seal top spot with a win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday.
After two back-to-back draws in the Premier League, Man City will look to bounce back to winning ways at the Etihad, where they are usually invincible.
Right before the international break, Man City were held to a 4-4 draw away to Chelsea before behind held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the first game after the international break.
Pep Guardiola would be keen to get his side back to winning ways when they host the Bundesliga side.
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Having already qualified, RB Leipzig will look to prove to themselves and others that they belong in the Champions League by going toe-to-toe against last season’s treble winners.
Leipzig have won three times and lost once in their four matches in Group G. Last time the two sides met, Man City won 1-3 away in Germany, with goals from Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, and Jeremy Doku, giving the defending champions the three points.
They responded to this loss with a double win in the doubleheader against Crvena Zvezda, winning 3-1 at home and 1-2 away from home to seal qualification.
RB Leipzig will look to be competitive against Man City on Tuesday at the Etihad as they look to make up the three-point gap that the champions have opened at the top of the group.
An away win will pull Leipzig level on 12 points with Man City and give them a chance to compete for the top spot.
Injury Report
Man City
Pep Guardiola will still be without Kevin De Bruyne who is closing in on a return from a partial muscle tear. The Belgian playmaker has been out of action since August 12, 2023, missing Man City’s start to the season. The 32-year-old is unlikely to be available for the home clash against RB Leipzig.
Manchester City will also be without left-back Sergio Gomez; the 23-year-old fullback is nursing a knock since November 3, 2023.
Guardiola will also be unable to call upon goalkeeper Zack Steffen, with the 28-year-old having undergone knee surgery on June 1, 2023. The shot-stopper is unlikely to be available for selection on Tuesday.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig will be without center-forward Timo Werner, with the striker suffering an adductor pain on November 23, 2023. The 27-year-old will be a late test to determine whether he will make it onto the traveling band for Leipzig.
Attacking midfielder Dani Olma is recovering from an acromioclavicular joint dislocation he suffered on October 29th, 2023. The Spaniard has been sidelined for RB Leipzig since, missing the bulk of the Bundesliga side’s domestic and Champions League campaign.
Possible Lineups
Man City
Ederson; K. Walker, R. Dias, N. Ake; Rodri,M. Akanji; P. Foden, J. Alvarez, B. Silva, J. Doku; E. Haaland
RB Leipzig
J. Blaswich; D. Raum, C. Lukeba, M. Simakan, B. Henrichs; X. Schlager, A. Haidara; X. Simons, C. Baumgartner; L. Openda, Y. Poulsen
Prediction
Manchester City will be the favorites; they will win the match on Tuesday and seal the top spot in Group G.
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