Manchester City are back in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group phase and face holders Barcelona on Wednesday, October 9, in a mouthwatering Group D opener.
Each club has players on their staff who have played for the other with distinction, most notable Barca’s childhood City fan Keira Walsh, but there is no doubt that the Blaugrana are Europe’s dominant force, constantly setting and pushing the standard in the women’s game.
City captain Alex Greenwood hailed Pere Romeu’s side as “the best in the world” at her pre-match press conference.
The England defender added: “They’re the champions for a reason and we’ll massively respect Barcelona, but, for us, it’s the same as always — we’ll respect our opponent, but we’ll try to bring our game and impose ourselves on them.”
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Man City vs. Barcelona Femeni score
| 1st Half | Goal scorers | |
| Man City | 0 | |
| Barcelona | 0 |
Venue: Joie Stadium, Manchester
Referee: Stephanie Frappart (France)
Lineups:
Man City (4-3-3, right to left): 31. Yamashita (GK) — 3. Layzell, 4. Aleixandri, 5. Greenwood, 18. Casparij — 16. Park,…
