Manchester Metropolis are taking part in an vital match within the league part of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League. They host Bayer Leverkusen searching for a win that might enhance their place within the standings as they chase qualification for the spherical of 16. Regardless of the importance of the matchup, Erling Haaland isn’t within the beginning XI.
Head coach Pep Guardiola determined to relaxation a number of key gamers for this European fixture, contemplating the heavy workload some stars have carried since final week’s FIFA break. For that motive, Haaland is on the bench alongside different vital gamers reminiscent of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Phil Foden, and Bernardo Silva.
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