FC Copenhagen vs Man City lineups

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the early game in the Champions League as Premier League big boys Manchester City arrive in Denmark to face FC ...

It means the likes of Alvarez gets a chance to show his undoubted talent. The record for Champions League goals stands at a remarkable 140 set by Cristiano Ronaldo in his spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Even so, the Norwegian goal machine would likely need at least eight, nine or more seasons at the top of his game in the Champions League to trouble Ronaldo’s efforts. This time Mahrez jinks his way into the box and then chips the ball to around the penalty area. It's a left-footed half-volley this time and the Spaniard gets it all wrong. Well, it sort of makes sense, doesn't it, to leave out the big Norwegian. The Algerian chooses to side foot his effort to the keeper's right but Grabara picks well and pushes it away. Maybe they are in a shock given the tonking they faced last week. Copenhagen build again and the blond locks of Haraldsson are again in view as the Icelandic teen controls, steps away and strikes. He gives the spot kick and Mahrez steps up. It's still unlikely given the quality of this City side but they have a chance. We're back underway and the lively crowd is immediately back and making plenty of noise.

Erling Haaland has been rested by Manchester City for today's Champions League meeting with FC Copenhagen.

Few could blame Guardiola for picking this trip to take the plunge, with Julian Alvarez coming into the line-up. I will speak with players, doctors and physios and decide the best. He said: “Tomorrow I will decide on the selection.

A struggling Copenhagen outfit once again hosts current Premier League champions Manchester City in an intriguing Champions League fixture.

Thus far Copenhagen has lost two games and drawn one in the Champions League and would look to give their home fans some delightful memories. Manchester City is riding high on their performances this summer courtesy of their star striker Erling Haaland. A struggling Copenhagen outfit once again hosts current Premier League champions Manchester City in an intriguing Champions League fixture.

UEFA Champions League regulations suggest Rodri's brilliant goal for Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen was wrong to be disallowed after brushing Riyad ...

However, Mahrez's kick was poor and the goalkeeper had a simple save to his right to push it away. As part of that, the rules state that: "Accidental handball that leads to a team-mate scoring a goal or having a goal-scoring opportunity will no longer be considered an offence." However, Alvarez had got the ball from [Riyad Mahrez](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/riyad-mahrez), who bought a high dropping ball down under pressure from two defenders.