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Champions League | Group Stage
Nov 1, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
 
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3-1

Gundogan (39', 74'), De Bruyne (51')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Messi (21')
Reaction
Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Pep Guardiola: Lionel Messi, Mikel Arteta bust-up "impossible"
Pep Guardiola insists that Lionel Messi and Mikel Arteta did not square up after Tuesday's European clash, as the Spanish coach admires the Barcelona superstar too much.
Nov 4, 21:31
Sergio Aguero in action for Man City on September 14, 2016
Sergio Aguero: 'We pretended we weren't facing Barcelona'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says that he and his teammates tried to pretend that they were not facing Barcelona on Tuesday night.
Nov 2, 11:57
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gives instructions on August 24, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Change in tactics helped Manchester City'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that a change from his preferred tactics helped his side defeat Barcelona in the Champions League.
Nov 2, 09:32
Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016
Luis Enrique bemoans Barcelona defensive lapse at Manchester City
Luis Enrique believes that Barcelona played well for the first 40 minutes of their Champions League tie against Manchester City, but defensive errors cost them dearly.
Nov 1, 22:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City for beating "best team in world" Barcelona
Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester City, in winning 3-1 against Barcelona, have beaten "the best team in the world" for the first time.
Nov 1, 22:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sergio Busquets: 'Manchester City were great in second half'
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets admits that his team struggled in the second half of Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Nov 1, 22:12
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Manchester City on September 17, 2016
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan: "We dominated Barcelona"
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan pays tribute to his team's 'dominance' in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Nov 1, 22:02
The delightful Kevin De Bruyne in action on September 17, 2016
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne: "We deserved the victory"
Kevin De Bruyne says that Manchester City "deserved" to beat Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 1, 21:52

The Match

Match Report

Manchester City come from one goal behind to record a 3-1 win over Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League Group C clash at the Etihad.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Champions League Group C match between Manchester City and Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium.

Team News

Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne are both named in Manchester City's starting lineup for the Champions League fixture with Barcelona.

Head to Head
Oct 19, 2016 7.45pm
Group Stage
Barcelona
4-0
Man City
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Mathieu (71')
Mathieu (73')

Silva (29'), Fernandinho (40'), Sterling (92')
Bravo (53')
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