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City ready for Champions League reunion with De Bruyne and Rodri

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

City ready for Champions League reunion with De Bruyne and Rodri

Summary

Hugo Viana, City Director of Football, anticipates emotional encounters with former players Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri during the UEFA Champions League league phase. The draw in Monaco places City against Napoli and Barcelona among other opponents, making for challenging fixtures. Viana expressed excitement about facing familiar rivals while acknowledging the difficulty of competing against strong European teams. The league phase is set to kick off soon, and Viana is confident in City’s preparations to compete at a high level.

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Key Details

•City will face Napoli and Barcelona in the Champions League league phase.
•De Bruyne and Rodri will reunite with City after recent moves.
•Viana acknowledges tough challenges from various European opponents.
•City is optimistic about its preparations for upcoming matches.

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Viana: UEFA Champions League reunion with De Bruyne and Rodri will be special

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City Director of Football Hugo Viana says it will be extra special to come face to face with Club legends Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri in this season’s UEFA Champions League league phase. Men's Team Ci...
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