RB Leipzig vs Manchester City LIVE - Confirmed starting lineups & pre-match updates for UEFA Champions League 2026-27 clash

RB Leipzig will host Manchester City at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in a UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase encounter. Both sides will be looking to strengthen their position in the competition, with City aiming to return to winning ways after a difficult run of domestic results.

Manchester City have collected six points from their opening three league-phase matches, while Leipzig have three points from the same number of games. The difference in their European campaigns makes this an important fixture for both teams, particularly for Leipzig as they look to improve their position in the standings.

City have the advantage in previous meetings between the clubs, but Leipzig will take confidence from their recent domestic victories. The hosts have won their last three matches across competitions, while Pep Guardiola's side will be keen to rediscover consistency after consecutive defeats in the Premier League.

For Martín Demichelis' side, Maxime Estève is unavailable with a knock, while Marc Guiu is sidelined with a muscle injury. Assan Ouédraogo is also expected to miss the match because of a shoulder injury, with his return currently projected for late December.

Antoine Semenyo is Manchester City's only listed absentee. The forward is out with a leg injury and is expected to return around mid-December.

City otherwise have a relatively clear injury list heading into the fixture. Players to watch out for Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig) Brajan Gruda returned to RB Leipzig on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Gruda has been one of Leipzig's attacking contributors in the Champions League this season. His movement and ability to create chances from the right could be key against City's defence.

Gruda has made three appearances in this Champions League, playing 159 minutes and scoring one goal. He has registered four attempts and completed 86.34% of his passes.

His ability to carry the ball forward and create attacking opportunities could be important against Manchester City. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) Erling Haaland remains City's biggest goal threat.