• Villarreal are yet to win in the Champions League this season

• City were denied victory in the last minute at Monaco 

• Recommended bet: Man City to win and Erling Haaland to score

Villarreal host Manchester City at El Madrigal on Tuesday night hoping to put three points on the board in the Champions League league phase having lost to Tottenham before drawing with Juventus.

Pep Guardiola’s side had to settle for a point at Monaco on Matchday Two after the French side converted a late penalty.

However, with Erling Haaland in scintillating form up front, City will be confident of earning a victory in Spain.

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Team news

Villarreal are looking light at centre-back with Logan Costa sidelined after injuring his ACL and Willy Kambwala nursing a hamstring problem.

Juan Foyth is also likely to be absent due to an unspecified injury, along with striker Pau Cabanes.

Santiago Mourino is expected to go straight back into The Yellow Submarine line-up after missing Saturday’s LaLiga clash with Real Betis due to suspension.

Pep Guardiola will be without Rodri for the trip to Spain after the midfielder picked up an injury before the international break.

Nico O’Reilly took a knock in Saturday’s win over Everton but should be available.

Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki could also feature after recent spells on the sidelines though Abdukodir Khusanov is out.

The stats

Manchester City are on an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

City have only won four of their 14 away games against Spanish teams in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola has never lost against Villarreal in his managerial career, facing them on eight occasions.

Erling Haaland has scored 14 goals this season — 11 in the Premier League and three in the Champions League.

Villarreal have not won any of their last three games.

Villarreal are still looking for their first win in the Champions League this season.

Prediction

Villarreal’s depleted backline could not have come at a worse time with free-scoring Haaland leading the line for Manchester City on Tuesday.

The Norway international forward scored both goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton, taking his club tally to the season in all competitions up to 14, and he will fancy his chances of keeping the run going at El Madrigal.

Villarreal have had a tough start to the Champions League campaign, losing at Tottenham before being held at home by Juventus, and it’s likely another defeat is on its way with the visitors again set to be inspired by their star striker.

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