Manchester City vs Sparta Prague: Starting XIs Confirmed!
It's matchday, folks! And the big boys, Manchester City, are back in Champions League action. They're facing off against Czech giants Sparta Prague and it's time to see who Pep's going to throw out there. The team news is in, and we've got the confirmed starting XIs for you.
City Looking to Dominate
City's looking to continue their strong start to the Champions League campaign. They've already bagged a big win against RB Leipzig and are gunning for top spot in the group. Pep's not messing around, fielding a strong starting XI with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish ready to light up the pitch. They're going to be looking to dominate possession and create chances galore. It's going to be a real test for Sparta Prague.
Sparta Prague Facing an Uphill Battle
Sparta Prague are facing a daunting task. City are one of the best teams in the world, and they're at home. It's going to take a monumental effort from Sparta to get a result. They'll be looking to defend resolutely and try to catch City on the counter. But it's going to be a tough ask. They've already lost their first game in the group against Club Brugge.
Confirmed Starting XIs:
Manchester City:
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Joao Cancelo
- Midfielders: Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden
- Attackers: Jack Grealish, Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez
Sparta Prague:
- Goalkeeper: Florin Nita
- Defenders: David Hancko, Ondřej Čelůstka, Martin Vitík, Jakub Jankto
- Midfielders: Lukáš Haraslín, Ladislav Krejčí, Michael Sáček, Michal Sáček
- Attackers: Adam Hložek, Jan Kuchta
What To Expect
This one is a real mismatch on paper. City are simply too strong for Sparta Prague. They'll be looking to get a big win and send a message to the rest of the group. It's going to be a tough night for Sparta Prague, but they'll be hoping to put up a good fight.
Let's see how this one unfolds!