The stars of the ‘skyblue’ sky

Pep Guardiola there is a constellation of stars whose main and almost sole purpose is to win the first Champions League in the history of City of Manchester. Huge in England, where they are on their way to their fifth Premiership in six years, the ‘citizen’ team will want to transfer their dominance of the highest European club competition to the hands of the ‘cyborg’ Haaland.

Erling Haaland

22 years old, center forward

The brightest star in the ‘skyblue’ sky. Signed with the sole aim of achieving the long-awaited Champions League, the Norwegian ‘killer’ broke all records in his first year in England. Author of 51 goals in 46 games, including the 35 he scored in domestic competition he surpassed 34 in Andy Cole (Manchester United, 1993-94) and Allan Shearer (1994-95, Blackburn Rovers), remains the Premier League’s top scorer for only one season… Four games to go.

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kevin debruyne

31 years old, midfielder

bringing to city since the summer of 2015, the one furthest ahead Gundogan and stones. During these eight years, the Belgian won everything… Except the Champions League. He seemed hesitant after feeling some muscular discomfort on April 26, against the Arsenalbut completed 90 minutes in victory over leeds (2-1) and aims to start. With 18 assists in this Premier, he is just two away from breaking the historical record he owns (2019-20) and Thierry Henry (Arsenal, 2002-03). Your connection to Haaland it is deadly

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Bernardo Silva

28 years old, far right

The X-factor of Pep Guardiola. Despite the fact that in terms of numbers his contribution has decreased compared to last season -he went from 13 goals and 7 assists in 2021-22 to 5 and 7 this season-, the Portuguese continues to be indispensable . Either starting on the far right, with a modified leg, or as an insider

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Ilkay Gundogan

32 years old, midfielder

The forever underrated City of Manchester. He peaked in scoring form in 2020-21, with 17 goals in all competitions, but he was always vital for Guardiola. His contract expires in June and the man from Santpedor has already made it clear that he wants to keep him. “I want to work with him in the future,” he acknowledged.

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Ruben Dias

25 years old, central defender

Many raised their hands over their heads when, in the summer of 2020, the City disbursed more than 70 million euros for their services. Its ex Benfica He soon went quiet, being named Premier League MVP in his first season on the islands. Since then, and despite his young age -he will be 26 next Sunday-, he has established himself as the leader of the ‘citizen’ defense.

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Rodrigo Hernandez

26 years old, midfielder

Definitely the best pivot of the moment. Called to take the baton Sergio Busquets in the Spanish team, the man from Madrid cannot be replaced for many years citywhere he unleashes his most offensive version yet. Calvin Phillips He arrived in the summer to give him a break, but the England international spent almost 400 minutes in 17 games.

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Jack Grealish

27 years old, left winger

After a disappointing first year, the second most expensive signing in the history of the Premier League -it cost 117.5 million euros – began to remember the player who was amazed at astonville. Undisputed left side attack of Pep Guardiolahas signed 11 assists and 5 goals this season.