#Champions League
Manchester City in the Champions League — match previews, group stage updates, knockout round drama, and European nights at the Etihad. Full coverage from Not Really Here.
Maresca explains what convinced City to pay £86m for Ayyoub Bouaddi
Enzo Maresca explains what convinced City to spend up to £86m on Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the teenager's composure and maturity shining through in his first meaningful start.
9 September 2026
Nunes: The greatest has gone, but City's new era has 'young energy'
Matheus Nunes on life after Pep Guardiola: the 'young energy' Maresca has brought, why he is the right man to succeed the greatest, and the process of integrating new faces.
8 September 2026
City Women Sweep Ballon d'Or Nominations as Shaw Chases Third Nod
Five Man City Women players are up for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Bunny Shaw chasing a third nomination after a Golden Boot-winning season.
8 September 2026
Bouaddi earns Ballon d'Or recognition weeks after City arrival
Ayyoub Bouaddi has been shortlisted for the Men's Young Talent of the Year award, a second successive nomination for the 18-year-old who joined City from Lille in August.
8 September 2026
Haaland's workload is the question Maresca can't keep dodging
Enzo Maresca admits Erling Haaland cannot play every minute this season, but Porto away is no place to rest him. The striker has three goals in three and just hit 300 club goals.
8 September 2026
Doku and O'Reilly miss Porto but City get double derby boost
City begin their Champions League campaign at Porto without Nico O'Reilly and Jérémy Doku, but Maresca delivered encouraging news on both ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
8 September 2026
Haaland's influence grows at City, but Maresca knows he must manage the minutes
Erling Haaland's influence at Manchester City continues to grow, with Matheus Nunes praising his leadership, but Enzo Maresca knows he must manage the striker's minutes over a...
8 September 2026 Bouaddi closing in on first City start as Maresca rings the changes for Porto
Ayyoub Bouaddi could make his first Manchester City start against Porto on Tuesday, with Enzo Maresca planning to hand minutes to the 18-year-old and other new signings.
7 September 2026
Nunes declares himself fully fit as Porto clash looms
Matheus Nunes declares himself fully fit after an ankle knock ahead of the Community Shield, boosting City ahead of their Champions League opener against Porto.
7 September 2026
Anderson's record, AI trials and an unresolved £440m question: City's week before Porto
Elliot Anderson's record-breaking display, a new AI academy project, and fresh questions over the 115 charges — City's week before Porto has been busy.
7 September 2026
City's Porto fitness latest: Doku out, O'Reilly a doubt, Nunes returns
City face Porto in their Champions League opener with Doku still out, O'Reilly a fresh doubt after a warm-up back problem, and Nunes back in the squad.
7 September 2026
Porto test awaits perfect-start City as Maresca's side head to the Dragao
City take a perfect Premier League record to Porto for their Champions League opener, but defensive wobbles and a hostile Dragao await Maresca's side.
7 September 2026 City Women handed PSG, Bayern and a first-ever meeting with Inter in new-look Champions League
City Women face PSG at home, Bayern away and a first-ever meeting with Inter in the Champions League league phase, with home matches at Joie Stadium.
4 September 2026
City Women's European return: What the Champions League draw holds
Manchester City's women return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, with the league phase draw set for Friday. Pot 3 brings guaranteed clashes with Europe's giants.
3 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez: The Midfield Shortcut Maresca Couldn't Resist
Manchester City's £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez reunites the midfielder with Enzo Maresca, a manager who knows exactly how to get the best from him.
2 September 2026
Five games, three competitions: City's September road map
City face five games across three competitions in September, starting with Coventry at home and ending with Sunderland, with a trip to Porto and a derby in between.
30 August 2026