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Villarreal Host Manchester City in Champions League Group Clash

City's visit presents a major check on Villarreal's upbeat league form during their demanding Champions League return.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 21:00 CET at La Cerámica with live coverage on Movistar Liga de Campeones 2.
  • Villarreal re-enter the competition after five years with a narrow loss at Tottenham followed by a late home draw against Juventus.
  • Manchester City arrive unbeaten since August and carry four group points after defeating Napoli at the Etihad and drawing in Monaco.
  • Erling Haaland headlines City's attack with 14 goals in 10 matches this season, reinforcing the visitors' strong recent form.
  • Probable XIs list Mikautadze and Pépé for Villarreal and Haaland, Foden and Doku for City, with Rodri still sidelined and key defenders rested in recent domestic rotation.