After securing an initial home victory in the 2025-26 Champions League season against Antonio Conte`s Napoli, Manchester City is back in European competition. They are set to face AS Monaco on Wednesday at the Stade Louis-II in Monaco. In contrast, the host team experienced a disappointing start to their campaign, suffering a 4-1 defeat to Club Brugge in their opening away fixture. Here`s a comprehensive overview of what to expect from Wednesday’s highly anticipated match:
Essential Match Information
- Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Time: 3 p.m. ET (Eastern Time)
- Location: Stade Louis-II, Monaco
- Match Odds: AS Monaco +475; Draw +380; Manchester City -205
Historical Clash: The Last Meeting
The previous encounter between Manchester City and AS Monaco took place during the 2016-17 Champions League Round of 16. That tie saw Monaco advance on aggregate, largely thanks to a memorable breakout performance by a young Kylian Mbappé. His initial two Champions League goals in that fixture announced his prodigious talent to the world. Mbappé`s exceptional contributions were pivotal in Monaco reaching the semifinals that season, before their eventual elimination by Juventus. These standout displays ultimately led to his record-breaking transfer to PSG the following summer, solidifying his status as one of football`s most expensive signings.
Anticipated Starting Lineups
AS Monaco Predicted XI:
Philipp Koehn; Vanderson, Thilo Kehrer, Eric Dier, Caio Henrique; Takumi Minamino, Mamadou Coulibaly, Jordan Teze, Maghnes Akliouche; Mika Biereth, George Ilenikhena.
Manchester City Predicted XI:
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nathan Ake; Rodri; Savinho, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland.
Match Prediction
Despite AS Monaco`s opening group stage loss, Pep Guardiola`s Manchester City squad is heavily favored and widely expected to secure a victory in this second fixture.
Our Predicted Score: AS Monaco 1, Manchester City 3.
UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 Schedule Overview
| Match / Event | Time (U.S./Eastern) | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Matchday | 12 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Qarabag vs. Copenhagen | 12:45 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Newcastle United | 12:45 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today | 2 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
| The Golazo Show | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Club | 3 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
| Villarreal vs. Juventus | 3 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Arsenal vs. Olympiacos | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Monaco vs. Manchester City | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSV | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Napoli vs. Sporting Club Portugal | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | 5 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
