Bayern Munich must pull off one of the great Champions League comebacks if they are to deny Manchester City a semi-final clash against Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola’s side were sensational when winning the first leg at the Etihad last week 3-0, a result that has left them in complete control of this quarter-final tie.
The Champions League is the one trophy City continue to crave, and it could well finally be lifted in June as part of a treble-winning campaign. Erling Haaland now has 14 goals in his last six matches, and will back himself to add to that tally tonight as Bayern throw caution to the wind.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted his side need a miracle but he was upbeat after last week’s encounter in Manchester, despite the result. They must find a way to score at least three times, while keeping a City front-line that is full of confidence quiet. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Live updates
Man City team news
Phil Foden will return to Manchester City’s squad for tonight’s Champions League clash.
Pep Guardiola brought the midfielder back into training earlier this week after an operation to remove his appendix three weeks earlier, but is confident he will not need long to get up to speed.
The visitors are likely to line up in the 3-2-4-1 system that has worked wonders for Guardiola in recent weeks. John Stones could continue in midfield alongside Rodri with Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake returning to the defence after being benched on the weekend.
Ilkay Gundogan is competing for a runout alongside Kevin De Bruyne in the centre of the park, with Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez options on the right flank.
Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Ake; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland.
Bayern team news
Sadio Mane is back in contention for Bayern after being dropped by Tuchel and fined north of £260,000 for punching teammate Leroy Sane following the defeat in Manchester.
Serge Gnabry may continue up front if Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting cannot shake off a knee issue. Lucas Hernandez and Manuel Neuer are long-term injury absentees.
How to watch Bayern vs Man City
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the BT Sport app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action right here with us!
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Pep Guardiola’s side have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals after a dominant 3-0 win at the Etihad last week – Bayern need to pull off a miraculous comeback to avoid a quarter-final exit.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from the Allianz Arena.
