The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important tests ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the three wins. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
