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Match Report 

Manchester City recovered from an abysmal start to end a run of four consecutive Champions League defeats with a 2-1 victory at Hoffenheim.

Pep Guardiola's side, who suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Lyon in their Group F opener, fell behind inside 44 seconds on Tuesday. 

But the Premier League champions bounced back to end the longest losing streak of an English side in the competition's history. 

City, who were beaten in their last-16 second-leg clash with Basel before losing twice to Liverpool in the quarter-finals last season, quickly levelled through Sergio Aguero.

And the turnaround was completed late on courtesy of David Silva's opportunistic strike just three minutes from time.

In the first meeting between the sides, the Bundesliga outfit wasted no time in forging ahead, Ishak Belfodil coolly converting following Kerem Demirbay's throughball.

But that stung the visitors into life and when Silva deftly picked out Leroy Sane, the former Schalke star squared for Aguero – who overcame a foot injury to retain his place – to tap home. 

Raheem Sterling was denied by Oliver Baumann at the end of a strong run and Aguero volleyed over on the stretch after excellent trickery from Sane, with City piling on the pressure. 

Baumann produced a stunning one-handed stop to thwart Aguero again before the break, but the hosts regained a foothold in the second half.

For the opening 25 minutes, Julian Nagelsmann's side contained City without managing to create much for themselves.

Sane had a strong shout for a penalty waved away when he took a tumble in the box after Baumann rushed out to meet him.

But City finally got the winner after Stefan Posch was caught dallying inside the area, allowing Silva to find the bottom-right corner with typical assuredness. 

Goals/ Highlights 

87- Goal! David Silva fires it into the bottom corner! Man City take the lead! 2-1 

53- Close! David Silva at the near post! His effort slides wide!  

42- Chance! Aguero fizzes his shot over the bar! 

7- Goal! Sergio Aguero slots in from close range! 1-1 game on! 

1- Wow! Hoffenheim take a lead within the first minute! Ishak Belfodil with the composed finish! 

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Preamble

Now for Manchester City. Sane, Sterling & Aguero start in a front three. Don't worry the Citizens can call upon the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus if they are struggling in front of goal. 

How we line-up tonight in the #UCL! 🙌

City XI | Ederson, Walker, Kompany (C), Otamendi, Laporte, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Silva, Sane, Sterling, Aguero

Subs | Muric, Danilo, Stones, Bernardo, Mahrez, Jesus, Zinchenko#tsgvcity #mancity pic.twitter.com/uMAC3CbpgE — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 2, 2018

Team News! Hoffenheim first up! Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson makes the bench.  

FIRST XI! 💥

Tonight's team news for our first-ever #UCL home game against @ManCity! #TSGMCI pic.twitter.com/KqjK1NVeh5 — TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) October 2, 2018

Hoffenheim will be looking to get the better of Man City, who fell to a stunning 2-1 defeat to Lyon in their opeing game of the Champions League group stages. Stick around with us on the Live Blog, where you can see all the latest goals, stream and match commentary. It's going to be lots of fun. 

Preview

Champions League debutants Hoffenheim will be looking to shock English champions Manchester City on Tuesday evening, as the German side make their home debut in the group stages. As ever, you can watch all the action on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. 

Julian Nagelsmann is gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting young coaches in European football, and his side made a credible start in the Champions League with a 2-2 away draw with Shakhtar Donetsk in his first ever Champions League group stage game.

In team news, Nagelsmann is facing a defensive crisis heading into the tie, with captain Kevin Vogt, Ermin Bicakcic & Harvard Nordveit all injury concerns. The youthful trio of Stefan Posch (21), Kevin Akpoguma (23) and Justin Hoogma (20) could be called upon. 

Key Man

On loan Arsenal teenager Reiss Nelson is likely to start on the bench but could play a key role if Hoffeinheim is in need of a late goal. The 18-year old has plenty of pace, and could cause some problems to the City backline. Nelson scored on his Bundesliga debut and would be looking to add to his tally against the English champions. 

Hoffenheim Predicted Team- Baumann - Posch, Hoogma, Akpoguma – Kaderabek, Bittencourt, Grillitsch, Schulz – Kramaric, Szalai, Joelinton

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Stadium- Rhein-Neckar- Arena

Manchester City will be looking to get their first points of the Champions League season as they head to Germany on Tuesday evening. The Citizens were stunned 2-1 by Lyon in their opening group game, their fourth consecutive defeat in the Champions League and will be in desperate need for the win in what will be a first-ever meeting between the two sides. 

In team news, City will be without long-term absentees Kevin de Bruyne, Claudio Bravo and Eliaquim Mangala. Whilst French full-back Benjamin Mendy is also a doubt for the game. Thankfully Guardiola has plenty of quality to cover in the squad and will be at full strength for the game. 

Key Man

Raheem Sterling impressed in his sides routine 2-0 win over Brighton. The England international scored and assisted in the victory, and showed glimpses of real quality. Expect Sterling to start in Germany, and have a major influence for his side in attack. 

Man City Predicted Team- Ederson - Walker, Laporte, Otamendi, Delph - B. Silva, Fernandinho, D. Silva - Sterling, Agüero, Sane

It certainly promises to be an interesting encounter as Champions League debutants Hoffenheim will look to frustrate Manchester City. You can watch all the action on HD 12  & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.