Guardiola – Foto: X.com/ Manchester City
Monaco takes on Manchester City this Wednesday, October 1, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), in the second round of the Champions League league phase. The match, held at Stade Louis II in Fontvieille, Monaco, will be broadcast live on Space and HBO Max. The game pits the French side, seeking recovery after a loss, against the English team, coming off a win in their opener. Refereed by Jesús Gil Manzano from Spain, the clash promises balance.
Monaco, led by Adi Hütter, is fourth in Ligue 1 but comes off a 3-1 defeat to Lorient. Meanwhile, Manchester City, coached by Pep Guardiola, beat Napoli in the first round and remains strong in the Premier League. The match is crucial for both teams’ ambitions in the European competition.
- Broadcast: Space and HBO Max.
- Time: 4:00 PM (Brasília time).
- Venue: Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco.
- Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain).
Monaco aims to overcome key absences, while Manchester City relies on Haaland’s consistency.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 1, 2025
Monaco is expected to field Kohn; Vanderson, Eric Dier, Kehrer, and Caio Henrique; Akliouche, Coulibaly, Teze, and Fati; Balogun and Biereth. Coach Adi Hütter will miss Hradecky, Camara, Golovin, Mawissa, and Zakaria, with Paul Pogba as a doubt.
Manchester City should have Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Stones, Gvardiol, and O’Reilly; Nico González, Reijnders, and Bernardo Silva; Oscar Bobb, Haaland, and Doku. Pep Guardiola will be without Khusanov, Aït-Nouri, and Marmoush, with Rodri and Cherki as doubts.
Recent performance
Monaco is experiencing an inconsistent season. A 4-1 loss to Club Brugge in the Champions League opener exposed defensive weaknesses. In Ligue 1, the team sits fourth, but the defeat to Lorient has increased pressure for Wednesday’s match.
Manchester City, on the other hand, is in strong form. Their victory over Napoli in the opening round boosted team confidence. In the Premier League, Guardiola’s side remains in the title race, with standout performances from Haaland and Bernardo Silva.
The match will test both coaches’ strategies, with Monaco aiming to surprise at home and City banking on their attacking strength.
Competition history
In the Champions League, Monaco and Manchester City have faced off in past editions, with intense encounters. In 2017, the teams met in the round of 16, with City advancing. Since then, Monaco has struggled to regain European prominence, while Manchester City has established itself as a title contender.
Wednesday’s clash revisits this rivalry and is critical for both teams’ progression in the league phase. Monaco counts on home support at Stade Louis II, while City relies on their players’ experience.
How to follow the match
The game will be broadcast live on Space, on pay TV, and on the HBO Max streaming platform. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), with pre-game coverage starting at 3:30 PM on both platforms.
Fans can also follow real-time updates via sports apps and specialized websites. The refereeing, led by Jesús Gil Manzano, will have VAR support from César Soto Grado and Alejandro José Hernández, both from Spain.
Match expectations
The game is expected to be closely contested, with Monaco looking to reverse their poor form in the competition. The French side relies on players like Balogun and Fati to challenge City’s defense. Meanwhile, Manchester City, with Haaland in top form, is likely to maintain offensive pressure from the start.
The Monegasque crowd hopes for a strong home performance, while the English side aims to solidify their group lead. The match will be a key indicator of both teams’ aspirations in the Champions League.
