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Champions League | Round of 16
Feb 20, 2019 at 8pm UK
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Manchester City fan injured at Schalke wakes from medically-induced coma
The injured man's family hope to bring him home within the next 10 days.Mar 7, 21:43
Man arrested in Gelsenkirchen after Manchester City fan injured in violent clash
A 32-year-old man was left in a critical condition as City played the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.Feb 25, 18:39
Manchester City fan critically injured in Germany in medically-induced coma
The unnamed 32-year-old man is fighting for his life following an alleged assault.Feb 22, 15:13
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Manchester City fan fighting for his life following alleged assault in Germany
City staff have remained in Germany to support the man and his family.Feb 21, 16:56
Manchester City fan in critical condition after alleged assault
City staff have stayed in Germany to support the fan.Feb 21, 14:11
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Laporte impressed by dogged City recovery
Blues fought back from 2-1 down to win 3-2 in Germany.Feb 21, 09:00
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Guardiola warns City 'don't have a chance' if Schalke errors are repeated
The manager backed the use of VAR despite a technical issue holding up play for several minutes.Feb 21, 04:30
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City net two late goals to register a dramatic 3-2 victory over Schalke 04 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Germany.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City come from behind to defeat Schalke 04 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Champions League last-16 first leg between Schalke 04 and Manchester City.
Build-up
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Guardiola urges players to impose themselves on Schalke
Manchester City continue their bid for four trophies when they return to Champions League action.Feb 20, 04:30
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Manchester City to face reunion with academy graduate Matondo
The 18-year-old Wales winger never made a first-team appearance for City.Feb 19, 16:58
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Leroy Sane's Champions League best bits
The Germany international is back at his former club Schalke on Wednesday evening.Feb 19, 10:19
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Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City must win Champions League to join European elite
Pep Guardiola's side go to Schalke on Wednesday for the first leg of their last 16 tie.Feb 18, 22:30
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How Manchester City could line up against Schalke 04
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Schalke 04.Feb 18, 13:23
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Schalke 04
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Manchester City ahead of Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Schalke 04.Feb 18, 12:45
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