RB Leipzig – Manchester City: the probable line-ups with several African players expected

04.11.26 15:00 Champions League

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RB Leipzig host Manchester City this Wednesday, November 4, in the Champions League. For this match at the Red Bull Arena, several African players could be named in the starting line-up. Neil El Aynaoui and Ezekiel Banzuzi are notably expected in Leipzig’s midfield, while Ayyoub Bouaddi is among Manchester City’s options.

El Aynaoui and Banzuzi expected in Leipzig’s midfield

For the probable line-ups for this match, Moroccan Neil El Aynaoui and Ezekiel Banzuzi, a player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are expected to form RB Leipzig’s midfield duo. The two players could be tasked with ensuring the team’s balance against the technical control of Enzo Maresca’s side.

In attack, Brajan Gruda is also expected to start. The winger, on loan from Brighton, should join Rômulo and Antonio Nusa as they look to trouble the Manchester City defence. Leipzig are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 system, with Maarten Vandevoordt in goal and Willi Orbán partnered with Castello Lukeba at centre-back. RB Leipzig: Vandevoordt – Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum – El Aynaoui, Banzuzi, Baumgartner – Gruda, Rômulo, Nusa.

Bouaddi could also start for Manchester City

For Manchester City, Ayyoub Bouaddi is tipped to start in midfield alongside Elliot Anderson. The young Moroccan could therefore feature in an important European match for the Cityzens. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are also expected in the starting line-up behind Erling Haaland, while Jérémy Doku should occupy the attacking flank.

City head to Germany after two consecutive league defeats, but have won their last two Champions League matches, against Porto (2-0) and AEK Athens (5-1). Manchester City: Donnarumma – Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol – Anderson, Bouaddi – Foden, Cherki, Doku – Haaland.

An important clash for both teams

After three matchdays, Manchester City have six points and sit 12th in the league phase standings, while Leipzig have three points and are 28th. The English side have won four of their six previous European meetings with the German club.

Leipzig will therefore look to reverse this trend in front of their home crowd. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. GMT at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

Aliou Toundé |

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