Manchester City will face Atletico Madrid this Tuesday at the City of Manchester Stadium for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Here you can find out thelineups of both teams for this game. It will be broadcast in the United States on FuboTV (free trial) and Paramount + (free trial), and on DAZN in Canada.
After a great series against the other team from Manchester that allowed them to advance to these quarter-finals, Atletico de Madrid are ready to continue their way to the final. Their numbers in La Liga, as well as their level of play, have improved a lot in recent weeks, which allows the illusion of the “Colchoneros” fans.
In the case of Manchester City, they are one of the candidates to win this UEFA Champions League due to their high level of play, much better than their neighbors United. Undoubtedly, Atletico will have a lot more work to do against the team led by Pep Guardiola, the current leaders of the Premier League, than the one they had against the other Manchester team.
Manchester City lineup
With Ruben Dias injured, John Stoneswill take his place. Cole Palmer (ankle) is another injury that worries Guardiola, so Mahrezwillhim.
Manchester City starting XI: Ederson; Ake, Stones, Laporte, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Silva, Stearling.
Atletico Madrid lineup
Yannick Carrascomust miss one final game after a lengthy suspension. Gimenezsuffered an injury in the game against Alaves, so Felipe will take his place.
Luis Suarez converted two goals against Alaves and could be a good option in attack, although Joao Felix and Antoine Griezmann will be the strikers.
Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Savic, Felipe, Reinildo; Lodi, Llorente, De Pual, Kondogbia, Koke; Griezmann, Felix.
