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Published on 2024-02-12 15:30:20
Manchester City is set to face FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League, as they aim to move closer to the quarter-finals. The knockout phase of the Champions League is back after a two-month break, and Tuesday’s fixtures will include FC Copenhagen hosting Manchester City at Parken.
FC Copenhagen has surprised many by finishing second in the group stage, which included heavyweights like Bayern Munich and Manchester United. However, they finished fourth in the group stage and are currently third in the Danish Superliga.
On the other hand, Manchester City is in top form, having won their last ten matches, including a Club World Cup triumph. They comfortably topped their group by winning all six games in the group stage.
The last encounter between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City ended in a goalless draw, and the upcoming match has generated a lot of interest.
In terms of team news and tactics, FC Copenhagen will be missing four first-team players, including Lukas Lerager, who was sent off in the match against Galatasaray. Meanwhile, Manchester City has a fully-fit squad, and Pep Guardiola is likely to field a 4-3-3 formation with Ederson Moraes as the goalkeeper and Kyle Walker and Josko Gvardiol as the full-backs.
Key stats for the matchup include Manchester City’s eight-match winning run in the Champions League, making them the longest-running English club in the competition’s history. Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen has not had a win against Manchester City in their last four encounters.
Kevin De Bruyne is the player to watch in this match, as he returns from injury and is expected to provide a creative spark for Manchester City.
The prediction for the match is a 3-1 victory for Manchester City, as they are in exceptional form and unlikely to let FC Copenhagen end their winning streak. Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen may produce a spirited performance, but it is expected to only result in a consolation goal.
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