How the two sides will start at the Etihad.
In arguably the biggest clash of the Champions League Last-16, Premier League holders Manchester City host four-time winners of this competition FC Barcelona in the first-leg of their tie.
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Barca are the favourites to progress from the fixture due to their experience in the tournament, but since Manuel Pellegrini took charge at the Etihad Stadium, City have been a much stronger prospect in Europe.
Here is how the hosts will lineup, with Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero spearheading a strong attack.
TEAM NEWS @MCFC: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany (C), Demichelis, Clichy, Fernando, Milner, Nasri, Silva, Dzeko, Aguero #MCFCB
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) February 24, 2015
SUBS NEWS @MCFC: Caballero, Sagna, Mangala, Fernandinho, Lampard, Navas, Bony #MCFCB
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) February 24, 2015
Meanwhile Pellegrini will be wary of what arguably the best attack in world football – Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar – will do to threaten his Citizens back line.
Barça XI: 1. Ter Stegen 3. Piqué 4. Rakitic 5. Sergio 8. Iniesta 9. Suárez 10. Messi 11. Neymar 14. Mascherano 18. J.Alba 22. Alves — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 24, 2015
#MCFCB Barça substitutes in Manchester: Bravo, Xavi, Pedro, Rafinha, Sergi Roberto, Adriano & Mathieu #FCBlive — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 24, 2015