On Tuesday, Bayern Munich will host Manchester City for the final day of the Champions League group stage at the Allianz Arena. The top two teams in Group D, both already qualified for the round of 16, are set to clash in this evening encounter.
City’s manager, Manuel Pellegrini, has confirmed several changes to the lineup to rest key players ahead of Saturday’s crucial match against Premier League leaders Arsenal. The Citizens’ lineup will see a significant transformation as they face the reigning German champions. Vincent Kompany makes a return to the Champions League after almost two months of absence due to injury but will not start the match. Yaya Touré, on the other hand, will be unavailable on the field of the Allianz Arena due to suspension.
Pep Guardiola, the coach of Bayern Munich, is set to field his strongest eleven. Ribéry, Boateng, and Alaba retain their positions in the lineup.
Bayern Munich Starting XI: Neuer (G) – Lahm (Cap.), Boateng, Dante, Alaba – Thiago – Müller, Kroos, Gotze, Ribéry – Mandzukic
Manchester City Starting XI: Hart (L) – Richards, Demichelis, Lescott, Kolarov – Javi Garcia, Fernandinho – Navas, Silva, Milner – Dzeko
