Manchester City welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad on Tuesday night for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Pep Guardiola’s men go into the clash as strong favourites, having won 25 of their last 26 matches in all competitions, while Dortmund are struggling to make top four in Germany.
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However, the visitors have Champions League goal machine Erling Haaland in their ranks, as rumours continue to swirl about a potential Premier League move this summer.
England fans will also have their eye on Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, although former City star Jadon Sancho is out through injury.
Man City vs Borussia Dortmund: Date and time
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, April 6 – with kick-off at 8pm.
Dom McGuiness will bring you updates from the match on talkSPORT alongside our full coverage of Real Madrid vs Liverpool.
Man City vs Borussia Dortmund: TV channel and live stream
The game will be shown live on BT Sport 3, with coverage underway from 7:15pm.
BT Sport subscribers can live stream this match via the app on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.
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Man City vs Borussia Dortmund: Team news
City have a fully-fit squad available as they prepare to host Dortmund.
The quadruple-chasing Premier League leaders have no fresh fitness concerns following Saturday’s victory at Leicester.
Dortmund star Sancho will not face his former club due to a thigh problem, while Dan-Axel Zagadou and Axel Witsel are also out for the visitors.
Man City vs Borussia Dortmund: What’s been said
City boss Guardiola: “The only thing I can say is that, with his age, he [Haaland] is an exceptional striker. The numbers speak for themselves and he’s a fantastic player – that’s all.
“To score that number of goals at his age is not easy to find. When that happens it’s because he can score with the right, the left, the counter-attacks, in the box.
“He’s a fantastic striker, everyone knows it. A blind guy would realise he’s a good striker. It’s not necessary to be a manager to realise it.”
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Dortmund manager Edin Terzic: “We need to be at the top of our game in both legs; on it from the first second to the last, and maybe for extra time too.
“To overcome Manchester City would be something special. Guardiola is undoubtedly one of the best coaches in the world.
“For almost 15 years, his teams have dominated football.”
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