UEFA Champions League 2018/19: Matchday 2
- Manchester City vs Lyon
- Venue: Eithad Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, 19 September
- Kick-off time: 8pm BST
Manchester City Kick off their 2018-19 Champions League campaign with a meeting against Ligue 1 side Lyon at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens have an underwhelming record in European competition, but much is expected of them this time around following their incredible domestic success last time out.
Manchester City will likely be without both Sergio Aguero and Benjamin Mendy for their Champions League opener against Lyon.
Aguero had to be substituted after picking up an ankle problem during his side’s 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.
Mendy missed the match altogether due to a knee issue.
Claudio Bravo and Kevin De Bryune will of course also miss the match as they are both long-term absentees.
Lyon have become regulars in the Champions League again in recent years, qualifying for the group stage in three of the last four campaigns. Unfortunately for them, however, they have failed to advance any further in each of their last two participations in the competition.
Possible Line-Ups
Manchester City:
Ederson; Delph, Stones, Laporte, Walker; D.Silva, Fernandinho, Gundogan; Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez
Lyon:
Lopes; Rafael, Marcelo, Denayer, Mendy; Tousart
, Ndombele, Aouar; Traore, Fekir, Dembele
Betting & Match Odds
Manchester City are
priced at odds of winning 1.185 according to VBet, while a draw is available at 7.54. A win for Lyon is priced at 14.60.
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