The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 is halfway through match-week 6, and we are about to witness a scintillating clash tonight between Juventus FC and Manchester City. The Italian side will take on the English champions in a crucial group phase encounter at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy where the match is scheduled to kick off at 1:30 AM IST.

From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the League match of Juventus vs Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.

Match Details

Match: Juventus vs Manchester City - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match

Date: 12 December 2024

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy

The Allianz Stadium show continues for Juve-Spezia! - Juventus

How to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match between Juventus and Manchester City

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.

Team News

Juventus

Juventus are on a spree of sharing points under their manager Thiago Motta. The Bianconeri have already concluded 11 of their 20 matches in a draw in the Serie A and the Champions League. The Italian Side have also failed to win their last two UCL appearances against LOSC Lille and Aston Villa, as both matches ended in a draw. Currently, Juventus is positioned 22nd in the league table with 8 points in 5 matches so far.

However, Juventus is the only team in the Serie A this season to stay unbeaten so far, but 9 of their 15 matches ended in a draw. The black-and-white brigade must break their stalemate stint to move further in the qualification race, and they have a huge task to do ahead of them. They have been suffering a lack of scoring goals as well, which must worry them ahead of an all-important clash against City.

Minds on #JuveManCity 🧠 pic.twitter.com/BWIGYc5uXv
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) December 10, 2024

Juventus have won two matches in this season's UCL while they have faced a shock defeat against VfB Stuttgart in November. They are coming to face City while being on a 4-match winless streak with their last win coming against Torino in the Serie A in November. They need to surpass their previous performances to salvage a point against the English side.

Coach Thiago Motta will need to assemble a strong squad without the services of Nico González, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik who all are suffering from different injuries. Defender Andrea Cambiasso is also reported to be doubtful for the UCL outing.

🏃 ✨ #JuveManCity #UCL pic.twitter.com/CmIVud3h8I
— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) December 10, 2024

Juventus must eye for an emphatic victory at home with the Allianz crowd backing them. A win will elevate their hopes of qualification for knockouts and will boost their confidence for the upcoming matches.

Last 5 matches: W D D D D

Manchester City

Manchester City are uncharacteristically struggling both in the Premier League and the Champions League this season. The reigning Premier League champions have managed to win only one game in their last five appearances across all competitions.

Manchester City have failed to win their last two UCL encounters as well, as they suffered a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in their last UCL appearance, and faced a shocking 1-4 defeat against Sporting CP before that. However, Manchester City will try to tick all boxes to turn things around in favour of them. Currently, the Citizens are standing in the 20th position in the UCL table, having earned 8 matches in 5 matches.

Getting #UCL ready! 💪 pic.twitter.com/3fXkjuxDiU
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 10, 2024

However, the pressure is mounting on the English side, and Guardiola must find a way to acquire all three points in the UCL since their last Champions League victory against Slovan Bratislava in October. They will be heading to Italy following a distressing 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League last weekend.

The gaffer, Pep Guardiola addressed the issue of numerous injuries in the squad and he will still miss some key players for the game. Nathan Aké, Mateo Kovačić, and Oscar Bobb will miss the game due to different injuries, as Ballon d'Or winner Rodri was announced to miss the whole season for a knee injury. Forward Phil Foden and defender John Stones are also doubtful for the game against Juve.

PEP 💬 Juve is Juve. In Italy, it is the best team historically. They are used to playing with a lot of pressure, and the quality is there. Thiago, you see what he is trying to do. He did an incredible job in Bologna. They have incredible variations. pic.twitter.com/MvHfquFxMO
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 10, 2024

Manchester City are in a tumultuous situation that has changed the whole environment for the English club, and they will definitely give their all to take all three points. A win against Juventus will solidify their position in the league table as well.

Last 5 matches: L D L W D

Head-to-head

Matches played: 4

Juventus wins: 2

Manchester City wins: 0

Draws: 2

Possible Playing XI

Juventus

Michele Di Gregorio (GK); Nicolò Savona, Piere Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Danilo; Khéphren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli; Kenan Yıldız, Teun Koopmeiners, Francisco Conceição; Dušan Vlahović

Manchester City

Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol; Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gündoğan, Bernardo Silva; Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish

Juventus vs Manchester City: Fantasy XI Prediction

Ederson, Savona, Akanji, Dias, Locatelli, Yıldız, De Bruyne, Silva, Conceição, Vlahović, Haaland.

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