Manchester City's Champions League campaign: A comprehensive guide
City's hopes for European glory
Manchester City will be hoping to make it third time lucky when they compete in the Champions League this season. The Citizens have been runners-up in the competition twice in the past three seasons, but they will be determined to go one better this time around.
City have a strong squad on paper, and they will be confident of their chances of success. Pep Guardiola's side are the reigning Premier League champions, and they have a wealth of experience in the Champions League.
Key players
Kevin De Bruyne will be key to City's chances of success in the Champions League. The Belgian midfielder is one of the best players in the world, and he will be looking to make a big impact in this season's competition.
Erling Haaland is another player who will be expected to play a key role for City in the Champions League. The Norwegian striker is one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe, and he will be looking to add to his tally in this season's competition.
Group stage
City have been drawn in Group G for the Champions League group stage. They will face Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, and Copenhagen in their group.
City will be confident of qualifying for the knockout stages from Group G. They are the strongest team in the group on paper, and they will be expected to finish top.
Knockout stages
If City can qualify for the knockout stages, they will be one of the favorites to win the competition. They have a strong squad, and they have a manager who knows how to win trophies.
City will be hoping to avoid the mistakes that they have made in the past in the Champions League. They have often been guilty of complacency in the knockout stages, and they have also been unlucky with injuries.
If City can learn from their mistakes, they have a good chance of winning the Champions League this season. They have the squad, the manager, and the experience to go all the way.