Can City’s Kids Overcome the Hoffenheim Hurdle?…
Manchester City’s under-19s are off to Germany to face Hoffenheim in their UEFA Youth League do-or-die showdown! Having already knocked FC Midtjylland out with penalties more nerve-wracking than a soggy biscuit, the young Citizens are eyeing a quarter-final encounter with either Real Madrid or AZ Alkmaar.
Ben Wilkinson’s squad finally broke the seven-year jinx with a previous victory – who knew? City+ has got your visual needs covered if you’re not glued to our updates for as-it-happens hilarity and post-match ratings.
Hilarious historical note: City’s under-19 escapades have been as dodgy as my grandma’s internet, often tripping at the first knockout hurdle. But fear not! Midtjylland’s late head-scratcher was righted by Oliver Whatmuff, who handled penalties like he handles socks – deftly.
Today’s clash against Hoffenheim is another away match for the boys, but with potential giants like Real Madrid looming, who says dreams don’t come true?
Team omissions include Nico O’Reilly, a super sub who’s BFS – Best Friends with Success – having traded his youth jersey for first-team thrills. Filling the O’Reilly-shaped hole in the lineup with impressive prospects may just be the ticket.
Watch this space as the City youngsters hope to dazzle their path into the quarter-finals, and perhaps into our hearts!
