The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday evening, and all eyes will be on the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen as the Danish outfit hosts the mighty Manchester City for the first leg of their Last 16 tie. Kickoff is at 8 PM UTC, and the atmosphere promises to be electric, with FC Copenhagen dreaming of an upset and City determined to defend their crown.
Manchester City, led by the tactical genius of Pep Guardiola, cruised through Group G, showcasing their attacking prowess and dominance. Erling Haaland continues to be a goal-scoring machine, and Kevin De Bruyne's playmaking abilities will be crucial in unlocking the Copenhagen defense. However, they shouldn't take their Danish opponents lightly.
Copenhagen, nicknamed the Lions, defied the odds to finish second in Group A behind Bayern Munich. They relied on their strong home form and passionate supporters to pull off some impressive victories. Andreas Cornelius and Viktor Claesson will be their attacking threats, and they'll be aiming to use their home advantage and underdog spirit to cause a major upset.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Copenhagen: Grabara; Ankersen, Diks, Vavro, Jelert; Goncalves, Falk, Claesson; Elyounoussi, Bardghji, Achouri
Man City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Doku, Haaland, Foden
Event details
NAME: FC København - Manchester City
DATE: 13 Feb 2024
TIME: 20:00 UTC
VENUE: Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark