Juventus vs Manchester City, UEFA Champions League: Juventus and Manchester City will meet at the Allianz Stadium in a crucial Champions League 2024-25 league phase clash on Wednesday, December 11.
Both teams are desperate for points to revive their campaigns, having struggled for form in recent weeks. Juventus, on a run of four consecutive draws, face a Manchester City side that has won just one of their last nine matches across all competitions.

With both clubs languishing near the elimination zone, the stakes are incredibly high. Pep Guardiola’s City will be wary of falling further behind, while Juventus, under Thiago Motta, hope to rally in front of their home crowd. The match is shaping up to be a battle of attrition, with neither side looking invincible.
This encounter also has historical significance. The last time these two clubs met, Juventus edged out City 1-0 in a 2015 group-stage fixture. A repeat of that result could further derail City’s Champions League hopes, while Juventus aim to end their winless streak and assert dominance at home.
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM CET | 1:30 AM IST (December 12)
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy
Referee: Clement Turpin (France)
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka: Live on Sony Sports Network, streaming on SonyLIV.
United Kingdom: Available on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
United States: Stream on Paramount+.
Italy: Watch on Sky Sport and Mediaset.
Ireland: Free stream on RTE Player.
The Italian giants have struggled for consistency, with Dusan Vlahovic failing to meet expectations. Samuel Mbanguala’s late equaliser against a lesser opponent in their last outing highlighted their attacking woes. Thiago Motta will demand a cohesive performance to overcome their scoring inefficiency and defensive lapses.
City's vulnerability without Rodri has been evident, with Rico Lewis struggling as a replacement. Though they snapped their losing streak, City’s defensive frailties and lack of attacking fluidity continue to haunt them. Erling Haaland’s form will be pivotal in their quest for revival.
Juventus: Federico Chiesa (ankle), Gleison Bremer (hamstring), and Paul Pogba (suspension) remain sidelined.
Manchester City: Rodri (suspension), Phil Foden (ankle), and Ruben Dias (minor knock) are doubts for tonight's match.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio; Nicolo Savona, Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Jonas Jakob Rouhi; Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram; Francisco Conceicao, Teun Koopmeiners, Timothy Weah; Dusan Vlahovic
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Stefan Ortega; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Rico Lewis; Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish; Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Matheus Nunes; Erling Haaland
Given the lacklustre form of both sides, a low-scoring draw appears likely. Expect both teams to play cautiously, prioritising defensive solidity over attacking risk.
Prediction: 1-1 draw.