Having Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting fit is a big deal for Bayern Munich… stop sniggering at the back Stoke fans.
The striker has developed into an elite central striker, scoring 16 goals in his last 21 Bayern games and does seem to bring the best out of his supporting cast.
Joao Cancelo came off the bench in the first leg but starts here against his parent club, replacing Alphonso Davies.
It’s as you were for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola names the same side that started last week’s first leg at the Etihad.
City may have a 3-0 lead, but Guardiola is taking no chances and you can’t blame him.
With an FA Cup semi-final on Saturday and a top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal in the Premier League a week today, the City boss might have been tempted to make a few changes.
But he wants to make sure his team comfortably make it through to the semi-finals of this competition for a third consecutive season. Selecting the same starting XI gives them the best possible chance.
As expected, Phil Foden returns to the matchday squad.”
Bayern Munich team news
Team to play Man City: Sommer; Pavard, Upamecano, De Ligt, Cancelo; Goretzka, Kimmich; Coman, Musiala, Sane; Choupo-Moting.
Subs: Ulreich, Gnabry, Mane, Davies, Sarr, Blind, Muller, Gravenberch, Tel, Mazaroui, Stanisic, Ibrahimovic.
Man City team news
Team to play Bayern Munich: Ederson; Akanji, Stones, Dias, Ake; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Silva, Haaland, Grealish.
Subs: Ortega, Carson, Walker, Phillips, Laporte, Alvarez, Gomez, Mahrez, Perrone, Foden, Palmer, Lewis.
