City will start the 2024/25 Champions League against a team we have played in this competition just once before.

Our one and only competitive clash with Italian giants Inter just so happens to be one of the famous nights in our 130-year history.

On 10 June 2023, Rodrigo‘s goal was enough to beat Simone Inzaghi’s side in Istanbul and see us lift the Champions League trophy for the very first time.

Now, after being knocked out of last year’s competition at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners Real Madrid, we face Inter again.

City v Inter | Match preview

This time it’s at the Etihad in the opening game of a new era for Europe’s elite club competition.

UEFA have moved away from the group stages, instead favouring a league phase that will see City play eight times against eight different sides.

We begin with perhaps the toughest test of all, as the Serie A champions come to town looking to banish memories of that summer night 15 months ago.

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City v Inter coverage

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Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin at approximately 18:45 (UK).

We will have special guests on the latest Matchday Live show, offering their expert insight at half-time and in greater detail after the final whistle.

They will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live. To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.

During the game you can listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann while our text commentary continues.

Make sure to have push notifications turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.

Highlights from the match will be available as will a full-match replay  with a CITY+ subscription.