Manchester City travel to the French Riviera to face AS Monaco today at Stade Louis II in a UEFA Champions League league phase showdown. With star power on the pitch and history between the sides, this is one of the marquee fixtures of the round.
City manager Pep Guardiola names a strong XI led by Erling Haaland up front, supported by Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku, and captain Bernardo Silva. Rodri anchors midfield, while Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, John Stones, and academy talent O’Reilly make up the defense in front of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Monaco coach Adi Hütter responds with a dynamic lineup featuring U.S.-born striker Folarin Balogun at center forward, flanked by Ansu Fati and Maghnes Akliouch, who has two goals and one assist so far this season.
Captain Thilo Kehrer joins Eric Dier and Mohammed Salisu in defense, with Philipp Köhn starting in goal. Vanderson and Krépin Diatta provide width, while Teze and Coulibaly bring stability in midfield.
Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba is nearing a return from injury, though he remains unavailable for tonight’s clash with City.
Starting Lineups
Monaco
Köhn; Kehrer (c), Dier, Salisu; Vanderson, Teze, Coulibaly, Diatta; Akliouche, Balogun, Fati
Subs: Stawiecki, Lienard, Caio Henrique, Biereth, Idumbo, Minamino, Ilenikhena, Ouattara, Cabral
Manchester City
Donnarumma; O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, Stones; Rodri; Doku, Reijnders, Foden, Bernardo Silva (c); Haaland
Subs: Trafford, Bettinelli, Aké, Kovačić, Nico González, Savinho, Matheus Nunes, Bobb, Mukasa, Lewis
Head-to-Head
Monaco and Manchester City are level historically in the Champions League, with one win each, no draws, and six goals apiece across their past meetings.
Prediction
Monaco’s youthful attack led by Balogun and Fati could trouble City at home, especially on quick counters. But Guardiola’s side has too much firepower, with Haaland expected to be decisive.
Projected Score: Manchester City 3, AS Monaco 1
How to Watch AS Monaco vs. Manchester City
Today’s match between AS Monaco and Manchester City kicks off at 3:00 PM Eastern at Stade Louis II in Monaco.
The match airs live exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States. Paramount+ plans start at $7.99/month, but you can watch the match for free by signing up for a free trial here.
AS Monaco vs. Manchester City
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Stade Louis II, Monaco
Streaming: Paramount+
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