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Guardiola's 100th UCL game: City eyes top spot vs Leverkusen
25 Nov
Summary
- Pep Guardiola reaches 100 Champions League games for Manchester City.
- Manchester City leads group with 10 points; Leverkusen has 5.
- Erik ten Hag was sacked by Leverkusen early in the 2025-26 season.
Manchester City prepares to host Bayer Leverkusen in a significant Champions League clash. This match marks Pep Guardiola's 100th Champions League game as City's manager, placing him among legendary English club managers like Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
Currently, Manchester City leads their group with 10 points from four matches, a strong performance compared to Bayer Leverkusen's five points. Leverkusen has faced challenges, including a substantial loss to PSG and recent managerial changes, with Kasper Hjulmand now at the helm after Erik ten Hag's short stint.
The home team will be looking to reaffirm their dominance at the Etihad Stadium. City's lineup features key players like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, while Leverkusen will field a team aiming to surprise. This encounter is crucial for both teams as they vie for progression in the prestigious tournament.
