Manchester City aiming for a shock result against Barcelona

Manchester City visit Camp Nou with a 2-1 deficit from the first leg but they are aiming to go through with a win at Camp Nou this time.

The first leg between the two sides ended in a much interesting fashion than expected as Lionel Messi’s spot kick was saved by Joe Hart and the diving header from Argentine on the rebound went wide. The score remained 2-1 to Barcelona, keeping the tie still interesting with second leg to be played today.

Manchester City are going into the match without Gael Clichy after the defender was sent off in the first leg while Barcelona will not have the services of Sergio Busquets as the holding midfielder is injured. Summer signing Thomas Vermaelen is yet to make a debut for the Catalan club. However, City will retrieve the services of Yaya Toure after serving his suspension. Barcelona rested their wingbacks and center midfielders in the weekend’s win over Eibar and the likes of Alves, Alba, Iniesta and Mascherano are tipped to start today.