Picture Special

Gearing up for the Champions League semi-finals

Nick Cushing's squad stepped out on the training pitches of the CFA this afternoon in preparation for our Champions League clash...

Manchester City take on Lyon in the opening leg of the semi-finals on Sunday 22 April, kick-off at 1pm.

With a place in the final up for grabs, the Blues were out training this afternoon and our club photographers were on hand to capture the best moments from the session...

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Take a look at the gallery below...

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GEARING UP: Preparing for the Champions League semi-finals.

GEARING UP: Preparing for the Champions League semi-finals.
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TOUGH TEST: Gearing up for the opening leg of the semi-final.

TOUGH TEST: Gearing up for the opening leg of the semi-final.
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TRAINING: Mie Jans on the training pitches at the CFA.

TRAINING: Mie Jans on the training pitches at the CFA.
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STRETCH: Izzy Christiansen prepares for Sunday's clash.

STRETCH: Izzy Christiansen prepares for Sunday's clash.
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STOKES: City defender, Demi Stokes.

STOKES: City defender, Demi Stokes.
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THE BOSS: Nick Cushing.

THE BOSS: Nick Cushing.
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STRIKER: Jane Ross alonside team mate Georgia Stanway.

STRIKER: Jane Ross alonside team mate Georgia Stanway.
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PREPARATIONS: The squad look ahead to Sunday's battle.

PREPARATIONS: The squad look ahead to Sunday's battle.
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SQUAD GOALS: Manchester City...

SQUAD GOALS: Manchester City...
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FOCUS: A place in the Champions League final up for grabs.

FOCUS: A place in the Champions League final up for grabs.