(((( !!!! Manchester City vs Barcelona !!!! )))) soccer news
(((( !!!! Manchester City vs Barcelona !!!! )))) soccer news
Overview
The home side are heading into this match on the back of a strong 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup and manager Manuel Pellegrini will be hoping for yet another strong result at home.
Barcelona vs. Manchester City
Date: Tuesday, 18 February; Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Venue: Etihad Stadium, City Of Manchester
Capacity: 47.726
Coordinates: 53°28′48″N 02°11′21″W
Coordinates: 53°28′48″N 02°11′21″W
Why Manchester City has the advantage...
The English side has just as potent an offense as Barcelona and has size up front that could hurt the Spanish side's fragile defense. Barcelona's 3-2 loss to Valencia this weekend reminded the world that this team can score, but it has a hard time keeping the ball out of its own net. City also recently defeated Bayern Munich (in December) and has the confidence to go against any top team. It also helps to be playing at home, where they have only lost once in the Premier League and once in the UCL (against Munich).
Why Barcelona has the advantage...
Barcelona's defense is far from great; but City's is nothing to brag about. The goaltending is also a cause for concern as Joe Hart has yet to prove that he has returned to his top form. Factor in Barcelona's strong passing game and its speed on the flanks with Neymar and Sanchez and they should have no difficulty unlocking City's defense. Furthermore, the Spaniards also know that the English side is woeful away from the Ethiad Stadium and will likely take advantage of that in the second leg.
Man City v Barcelona history
The two teams have never played in a competitive match before - although the two sides have each won three out of six friendliest.
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