Yahoo Sports Another big night awaits at the Etihad tonight as Manchester City play to stay in the Champions League
We all know what is at stake for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium tonight against Club Brugge. City’s Champions League campaign can either live on or end tonight. A win and Pep Guardiola’s side will progress to the next stage of the competition. A loss or a draw and they will crash out of the Champions League. Another big Champions League awaits at the Etihad tonight.
The Manchester City fans have a big role to play for their team. But we’ve seen the City fans create a cauldron at home many times before. Real Madrid have previously crumbled at the home of Pep Guardiola’s side in years gone by. We saw it last Saturday when City beat Chelsea 3-1 win at home. The atmosphere the City faithful can create makes it one of the most intimidating stadiums for opposing teams to play in. There is no doubt, given the importance of tonight’s match, that the Etihad Stadium atmosphere will be ramped up once again. The hope is that the City players can rise to the challenge that is presented on the pitch by Club Brugge and put on a performance to keep the atmosphere as intimidating as possible tonight.
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Speaking ahead of tonight’s fixture Pep Guardiola knows the importance of the role the Manchester City fans can play tonight. He explained: “As much as they can will be fine. We have to do the rest. Of course, if we perform well, and we will be in a good rhythm, they will be there like they were against Chelsea in the last game, that we felt more than ever this session that they were with us even though the start was really, really tough.”
A big night awaits tonight at the Etihad Stadium. There is no doubt that the Manchester City fans will be up for the occasion. They always are. Tonight could be a special night at the home of the world champions as they try to book their place in the next round of the Champions League. Given what’s at stake, the atmosphere at the Etihad will be ramped up, and the hope is that the atmosphere the City fans create can spur on Pep Guardiola’s side.
