Man City vs Sevilla - UEFA Super Cup: Live score and updates
Manchester City takes on Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup. Follow Mail Sport's live blog for updates on the match.
Welcome to our live blog as Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, face off against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup. Both teams are currently warming up, with kick off just under 30 minutes away. The stadium is filled with nearly 30,000 spectators, including around 5,500 City supporters who have made the trip. The atmosphere is buzzing, and everyone is enjoying the sunshine.
One player to watch tonight is Jesus Navas, who is now 37 years old and still going strong at Sevilla. He is a legend at the club and will be playing at right back. It will be interesting to see if his former team can exploit his aging legs.
Another player with a great opportunity tonight is Cole Palmer. He made headlines with his incredible goal in City's Community Shield defeat and has been impressing with his performances. This game is likely to be the biggest of his club career so far, and with several clubs eyeing him up this summer, it's a chance for him to shine in the spotlight once again. He has been given the nod ahead of Julian Alvarez, especially with Bernardo Silva out.
The starting XI for Sevilla is as follows: Bono, Navas, Bade, Gudelj, Acuna, Rakitic, Jordan, Ocampos, Oliver, Lamela, En Nesyri. The substitutes include Dmitrovic, Gattoni, Pedrosa, Montiel, Suso, Mir, Tecatito, Sow, Gomez, Juanlu, Salas, and Bueno.
As for City, there is an interesting denim combo in their kit tonight. Aymeric Laporte, who has been in the news recently with a reported bid from Al-Nassr, is among the substitutes. Phil Foden and summer signing Mateo Kovacic start in midfield, while Jack Grealish and Cole Palmer will support Erling Haaland up front. The defense consists of Josko Gvardiol and Manuel Akanji. Julian Alvarez is a potential game changer on the bench.
The starting XI for City is as follows: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Ake, Rodri, Kovacic, Foden, Palmer, Grealish, Haaland. The substitutes include Ortega, Carson, Dias, Phillips, Stones, Laporte, Alvarez, Gomez, Perrone, Bobb, Lewis, and McAtee.
In other news, Mail Sport has reported that City have accepted an undisclosed bid from Al-Nassr for Aymeric Laporte. The Spanish defender is currently with his team-mates in Athens and is open to joining the Saudi Pro League club. It remains to be seen if this development affects his involvement in tonight's match.
Tonight's UEFA Super Cup is a historic moment for Manchester City, as they aim to lift the trophy for the first time in their history. After winning the Champions League last season by defeating Inter Milan, they are hungry for more success. Their opponents, Sevilla, have a strong pedigree in the Europa League and will be looking to add another trophy to their collection.
Stay tuned for live text commentary, team news, and regular updates right here. It's going to be an exciting match, so don't miss out!
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