Manchester City looking to clinch maiden Champions League trophy with positive last-16 result.
Manchester City look to continue on their journey to lift a maiden Champions League trophy with a win over Portuguese champions Sporting CP.
Pep Guardiola’s side are on a fine fun of form, winning their last 12 games across competitions. The defending Premier League champions sit nine points ahead of second-placed Liverpool in the league, and beat PSG to top their Champions League Group A.
Sporting, however, aren’t to be taken lightly. They enter the first-leg having finished second in Group C, edging out Borussia Dortmund on goal difference.
UEFA have scrapped the away goals rule for the round-of-16, making each leg of the tie a must-win for both sides.
SPORTING CP XI: Adán; Matheus Reis, Coates, Inacio; Ricardo Esgaio, Porro, João Palhinha, Matheus; Sarabia, Paulinho, Pote
MANCHESTER CITY XI: Ederson; Ruben Dias; Stones, Laporte, Joan Cancelo; De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Rodrigo, Sterling, Mahrez, Foden
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