Man City XI vs Bayer Leverkusen: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League | OneFootball

Man City handed a huge fitness boost ahead of tricky European test

Pep Guardiola has key decisions to make tonight as he mulls over his Manchester City team for the Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

“Not long [for Rodri tomorrow]. Not sure but not long. In the process and timing on when he will be back. We will wait a little more to make sure he is fine.”

With City facing a hectic fixture schedule, it would not be a surprise if Guardiola opts to rotate his squad with one eye on upcoming games against Leeds and Fulham.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to retain his place in between the posts, but there could be a couple of changes in front of him with John Stones and Rayan Ait-Nouri replacing Ruben Dias and Nico O’Reilly.

John Stones could get another Champions League runout

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Guardiola could also choose to freshen up his midfield by recalling Tijjani Reijnders who has not started since the 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Omar Marmoush may be handed a rare start against German opposition, possibly in the No10 role behind Erling Haaland with Rayan Cherki and Savinho either side of the Norwegian striker.

Predicted Man City XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Nico, Reijnders; Cherki, Marmoush, Savinho; Haaland.

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Venue: Etihad Stadium