Manchester City are set to make their UEFA Super Cup debut against Sevilla next week in a bid to win their first-ever Super Cup title. The match will take place on Wednesday, August 16, at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece, with a kick-off time of 8pm UK time.
Pep Guardiola’s side is eager to capture their first piece of silverware of the new campaign following their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. However, participating in the Super Cup holds even more significance for City as they look to build on their recent European success.
Manchester City faced Sevilla twice in last season’s Champions League group stages on their path to winning the competition for the first time in the club’s history. They secured a dominant 4-0 victory in September, followed by a 3-1 win two months later, which resulted in Sevilla being relegated to the Europa League.
Despite that setback, Sevilla went on to claim the Europa League title for a record seventh time in May by defeating Roma. Now, both teams will face off in this highly anticipated UEFA Super Cup match.
The broadcast of the match will be available on TNT Sport 1, formerly known as BT Sport, with coverage starting at 7pm. TNT Sport customers can also live stream the game via the app on their mobile, tablet, or computer devices.
If you prefer listening to the match, you can tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through their website or app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker, or on 1089 or 1053 AM. talkSPORT.com will also provide live updates and reactions throughout the evening.
In terms of team news, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is expected to make his first start since the Champions League final after missing most of the club’s pre-season. Additionally, Josko Gvardiol, who joined City from RB Leipzig for £77million, could make his debut for the club. The only injury concern for City is Nathan Ake, who picked up a knock in a pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich.
On the other hand, Sevilla has a clean bill of health, with Lucas Ocampos, Ivan Rakitic, and former Manchester City player Jesus Navas all set to start.
After their defeat in the Community Shield, Pep Guardiola is already focused on City’s busy schedule ahead. He acknowledged the team’s position and emphasized the need for recovery and preparation for upcoming matches against Burnley and Newcastle.
To summarize, Manchester City’s first appearance in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim to claim the prestigious trophy. The match will take place in Greece on August 16, with kick-off at 8pm UK time. Football fans can catch the action on TNT Sport 1 or enjoy live updates on talkSPORT.
