FC Basel vs Manchester City, Champions League: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?
Manchester City travel to Switzerland on the back of another Premier League victory, having crushed Leicester City 5-1 on Saturday evening to move 16 points clear at the top of the table.
They topped their Champions League Group F, too, to set up a favourable last-16 draw against FC Basel for the first competitive clash between the two sides.
Basel, meanwhile, sit second in the Swiss Super League behind Young Boys and also finished second in Group A, behind Manchester United.
Rotblau did beat United at St Jakob Park, though, with a last minute goal from Michael Lang securing three priceless points.
And they will be hoping to spring the same surprise against the blue half of Manchester in Tuesday night’s first leg.
What time does it start?
Basel vs Manchester City kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday 13 February.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 3 from 7pm. Highlights will be shown at 10.45pm on ITV 1, Wednesday night.
It’s a big game for…
John Stones. The City centre-half has not had the best time of it since returning from injury in early January.
He was at fault for Liverpool’s crucial second goal in the side’s only domestic defeat of the season as they succumbing 4-3 to Jurgen Klopp’s men.
And since then City have spent big, spending £57m on Aymeric Laporte who will present a big challenge to Stones’ place in the starting XI.
Best stat…
90%. City can boast the highest pass completion rate in the Champions League this season, even ahead of Barcelona who have 89 per cent.
They topped their group with relative ease, winning five out of five before losing the final match of the group - a dead-rubber clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Player to watch…
Kevin De Bruyne. Everyone knows about De Bruyne and his wonderful footballing ability but that doesn’t stop it from being a joy to watch.
The Belgian is widely expected to win PFA Footballer of the Year, having help City to the 16-point gap they currently hold at the top of the Premier League.
His range of exquisite passing is mesmerising and his recent form has been spectacular, so expect him to be up to his usual tricks on Tuesday night in Switzerland.
Form guide…
Basel: WLWWWW
Manchester City: WDWWWW
Odds…
Basel to win: 17/2
Manchester City to win: 8/25
Draw: 19/5
