Man City vs Napoli LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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·18 September 2025

Man City vs Napoli LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

A familiar face returns to the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City face Napoli in their first Champions League game of the campaign, and there is a fairytale return for a certain Belgian midfielder to the Etihad Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne, who left the north-west in the summer after his contract expired, joined the Serie A champions on a free transfer, and, as was always going to happen, will play his former club at the first opportunity. The 34-year-iold has been in hot form since his arrival in Italy, netting twice in his first three games for Antonio Conte’s side.

There is also a return to Manchester for Rasmus Hojlund, who joined Napoli on a loan deal from Manchester United, although that is expected to become permanent next year. The Dane scored on his debut in the win over Fiorentina, and will be hungry to prove himself against Premier League opposition once more.

As for Pep Guardiola’s hosts, they are back to winning ways after sweeping United aside 3-0 in the derby at the weekend, where Erling Haaland was at the double and Phil Foden rediscovered his goalscoring touch. This should be an exciting encounter, and you can follow all the action below!