Overview
- Kickoff is tonight at the Estadio de la Ceramica, with the Group-stage fixture part of Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League.
- City named a 22-man travelling squad as Rayan Ait-Nouri returns to contention after an ankle injury, with Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov not included.
- Guardiola’s side arrive unbeaten in eight matches and on four points from two group games, though they are winless in their past five away fixtures in Europe.
- Erling Haaland enters in prolific form, with reports citing double-digit goals across his last eight outings and strong scoring returns versus Spanish opponents.
- Villarreal seek a first Champions League win of the season and cope with injuries to Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes and Willy Kambwala, with Juan Foyth expected to miss out and Santiago Mourino available after suspension.