Manchester City is set to take on Bayer Leverkusen this Tuesday in the Champions League Round 5. Coach Josep Guardiola will mark his 100th Champions League match at the helm of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, joining the ranks of famed English managers like Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, both of whom have surpassed 100 games in the competition. Currently, City holds 4th place with 10 points, having secured victories against Napoli, Villarreal, and Borussia Dortmund, alongside a draw with Monaco. In contrast, Bayer Leverkusen sits in 21st place with just five points, tallied from one win against Benfica and a draw with Copenhagen, alongside a heavy 7-2 defeat to PSG. After parting ways with Xabi Alonso, Erik ten Hag took over as head coach this season but was dismissed after two matches. Former Danish coach Kasper Ulmand is now at the helm and looking to turn the team’s fortunes around. Here’s everything fans need to know in anticipation of Tuesday’s clash.
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Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 25 | Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium — Manchester
- Live Stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Manchester City -452; Draw +581; Bayer Leverkusen +1050
Possible Lineup
Manchester City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Matheus Nunez, Rubén Diaz, Josco Guardiol, Rayan Ait Nouri; Nico Gonzalez, Ryan Charki, Tijani Reinders, Phil Foden; Jeremy Dok; Erling Haaland.
Bayer Leverkusen XI: Mark Frecken; Jarrell Queen, Louis Bird, Berosian Jew, Ernest Poku; Ibrahim Maza, Aleix Gal, Grimalde Fridge, Echeverri Claudio; Christian with cancer.
Prediction
Following a subpar weekend result, Manchester City must bounce back and showcase their strength against Bayer Leverkusen. Prediction: Manchester City 3, Bayer Leverkusen 1.
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How to Watch
All matches from Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League will be available on Paramount+, with selected simulcasts on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Daily coverage kicks off with Champions League matchday streaming on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network, followed by the UEFA Champions League Today pre-match show on both channels. Paramount+’s Golasso Show will return for the second half of the matches, and the UEFA Champions League Today post-match show will wrap up the day’s events. Coverage concludes on CBS Sports Golazo Network with The Champions Club and Scoreline, which is also available live on YouTube.
TV Broadcast Schedule
All times US Eastern
Tuesday, November 25 | Time | How to Watch |
UEFA Champions League pre-match | 12 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
Champions League Matchday | 12 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Ajax vs Benfica | 12:45 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
Galatasaray vs Union Saint-Gilloise | 12:45 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
UEFA Champions League pre-match | 2:45 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
Champions League Matchday | 2:45 PM | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Golasso Show | 3 PM | Paramount+ |
Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus | 3 PM | Paramount+ |
Napoli vs Karabakh | 3 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Marseille vs Newcastle United | 3 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal | 3 PM | Paramount+ |
Chelsea vs Barcelona | 3 PM | Paramount+ |
Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen | 3 PM | Paramount+ |
Slavia Prague vs Athletic Club | 3 PM | Paramount+ |
UEFA Champions League post-match | 5 PM | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Champions Club | 6 PM | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
Scoreline | 7 PM | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
Fan Take: This match is pivotal not only for Manchester City’s bid for Champions League glory but also for Bayer Leverkusen as they seek to regain their footing. A strong performance from City could solidify their position as serious contenders, while Leverkusen’s attempt to bounce back from recent struggles adds an intriguing narrative to the contest.
