Manchester City will play Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Here are the key duels of the match.
Man City and Bayern Munich are both on the list of candidate teams for the Champions League this season.
Man City will be the host at the first leg, and they are playing at the Etihad Stadium, Wednesday (12/4).
The two teams have had some impressive performances in the Champions League so far, and the game promises to be a thrilling one.
Both teams have a vast array of talent and experience on their roster, but there are some key duels that could prove to be decisive in the outcome of the match.
For Man City, the main focus will be on their star striker, Erling Haaland. The Finland striker, who has been in great form this season, will be looking to score against the German giants. Haland has already scored many goals in the Champions League this season and he will be hoping to add to his tally against Bayern.
Man City's midfield will also be very important in this game. The likes of Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne will be tasked with providing the creative spark for the team and will be hoping to link up with Erlinf Haaland. The duo have been in excellent form this season and will be looking to make the difference against a strong Bayern side.
For Bayern Munich, Gnabry will be the main man. He is a vakiable player for Muenchen in the Champions League this season and he will be looking to add to that tally against Man City. Gnabry will be supported by the likes of Kimmich, Muller, and Musiala who will be looking to provide service and create chances for the striker.
The battle between the two teams' defences will also be an interesting one to keep an eye on. Man City have one of the best defences in the league, and they will be looking to keep Lewandowski quiet. On the other hand, Bayern Munich also have a strong back-line and will be hoping to keep Haaland from finding the back of the net.
The clash between Man City and Bayern Munich promises to be an exciting one and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top. With both teams having some of the best players in the world in their respective teams, the game will definitely be one to watch. It is sure to be a fascinating encounter and one that could have a huge impact on the Champions League this season.
Now the match is running well, and when I finished this article the match had been played about 27 minutes, City won 1-0 because of a goal scored by Rodriger.