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·30 septembre 2024
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·30 septembre 2024
Manchester City continue their Champions League journey with a trip to Slovakia to face Slovan Bratislava this week. As one of the favourites for the tournament, City will be looking to put their campaign back on track after a goalless draw in their opening game against Inter Milan.
While that 0-0 result at the Etihad Stadium was underwhelming, Pep Guardiola’s side will be keen to capitalise on what appears to be a favourable fixture against the Slovakian champions.
The match between Slovan Bratislava and Man City is set for Tuesday, 1 October 2024, with an 8pm BST kick-off. The venue for the encounter is the National Football Stadium in Bratislava, Slovakia, where City will aim to assert their dominance against a team they are expected to comfortably defeat.
For those in the UK, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Subscribers can also catch the action via a live stream on the Discovery+ app, providing multiple viewing options for this key fixture in the Champions League group stages.
Manchester City will have to navigate this match without several key players. Rodri, a crucial figure in City’s midfield, has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
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Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake are also sidelined for the foreseeable future, while Kevin De Bruyne is nearing a return but remains unavailable for this fixture. There are also concerns over Erling Haaland’s fitness, as the striker faces a late fitness test after picking up a knock against Newcastle.
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Despite the injury concerns and possible squad rotation, anything less than a comfortable win for Man City would be a significant upset. Slovan Bratislava, while solid in their domestic league, do not possess the depth or quality to match the Premier League champions. A 4-0 victory for City seems likely.