Manchester City vs Feyenoord (UEFA Champions League): Match Preview, Team News, Head to Head, How To Watch

Manchester City needs to tap into all their resources to break out of their poor performance as they take on Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League this Tuesday evening.

Pep Guardiola's team is currently going through a challenging period on the field. After experiencing so much success at the Etihad Stadium, the Catalan manager now has the difficult job of guiding his squad through this rough patch in various competitions.

People have been questioning Manchester City and their recent performance drop. Although it’s true that the Premier League champions have faced injury issues, the other players on the team haven't risen to the occasion as many had hoped.

At the moment, City holds the 10th position in the UEFA Champions League standings, being only two points away from breaking into the top eight. A win on Tuesday evening would help restore the confidence of the team that triumphed in the 2023 tournament.

A victory is essential not only for their standings in UEFA's top club tournament but also because they have a significant upcoming match against league leaders and title competitors Liverpool. As such, the morale within the City squad needs a boost before this potentially pivotal game of the season.

In their most recent match, City suffered their fifth consecutive loss in various competitions. In a surprising outcome, Tottenham overwhelmed the Sky Blues with a 0-4 victory at the Etihad Stadium. James Maddison made headlines by netting two goals within the first 20 minutes, contributing to a dismal showing for City.

The situation deteriorated further when former Manchester City defender Pedro Porro increased his team's advantage. Brennan Johnson then sealed the deal just before the match ended, scoring from close range within the six-yard box.

The visitors on Tuesday night have, without a doubt, shown better performance than Pep Guardiola’s team. Brian Piske’s group heads into the match riding high on a couple of recent wins, with impressive scores of 3-0 against Heerenveen and 4-1 against Almere.

As Manchester City aims to turn things around, here's all the information you need to prepare for the match at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening!

Manchester City will face Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, November 26th, with the match set to begin at 8:00 PM GMT.

Romanian official Radu Petrescu will oversee the match at Etihad Stadium. He has already officiated several European games this season, most notably overseeing Aston Villa's remarkable 1-0 victory against powerhouse Bayern Munich.

Below, you can see the complete roster of match officials, which includes the individuals working with VAR!

Manchester City will definitely be missing Rodri and Oscar Bobb for their European match on Tuesday night. Additionally, Mateo Kovacic is facing the possibility of being sidelined for about a month and did not participate in training on Monday.

Pep Guardiola's team is facing a new issue with John Stones. The England player was substituted during half-time in Saturday's 0-4 defeat to Liverpool, and he also missed training sessions leading up to the match against Feyenoord.

Now for some good news: Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku have rejoined the training squad this week after their injuries, putting themselves in the running for upcoming matches against Feyenoord, Liverpool, and more.

Manchester City has a strong record against Feyenoord, even though they've only played a few times. The previous encounters go back to 2017, and in those meetings, the team led by Guardiola triumphed on both occasions. They achieved a convincing 4-0 victory in the Netherlands and followed it up with a 1-0 win at home, managing to keep a clean sheet in both games.

Interestingly, John Stones scored two goals in the 4-0 victory away from home, an occurrence that is quite rare for him. On the same night, the iconic Sergio Agüero from Manchester City also added his name to the list of scorers.

In a different match of the same Group Stage at the Etihad Stadium, Raheem Sterling netted the sole goal, leading Manchester City to a 1-0 victory against the reigning champions of the Netherlands, Feyenoord.

Feyenoord has managed to secure victory against English teams in the UEFA Champions League or European Cup only once. This occurred in 2002 when they defeated Newcastle with a score of 1-0.

Sporting CP put a stop to Manchester City’s impressive streak of 26 consecutive unbeaten games in this tournament. Pep Guardiola’s squad hasn’t faced consecutive defeats in the UEFA Champions League since 2018, maintaining an impressive record over the last four matches.

Manchester City has managed to go 33 consecutive home games without a loss in the UEFA Champions League. The only record that surpasses this is Barcelona's impressive streak of 38 home games without defeat, which lasted from 2013 to 2020.

Feyenoord has been successful in both of their away games in the UEFA Champions League this season, defeating Girona 3-2 and Benfica 3-1. Historically, they have never achieved three straight wins in away matches in the European Cup/Champions League.

Nineteen-year-old Antoni Milambo has netted three goals in three UEFA Champions League matches this season. The only Dutch teenager to have scored more in a single tournament is Patrick Kluivert, who found the net four times for Ajax during the 1995-96 season.

Fans in the UK can catch the action on Amazon Prime Video. The broadcast is set to begin at 6:30 PM GMT, with the match kicking off at 8:00 PM GMT.

Fans in the United States can catch the game on Paramount+.

You can view the complete worldwide TV schedule for the matchday five clash in the UEFA Champions League HERE!

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