Champions League Draw - 29th August '24 | Opponents (pg69) | Fixtures (pg128)

Damanino said:
dont think there is a 2nd seeding apart from top8 will start away in last 16 round.

not even sure how seeding would work after the playoff in case like 9th placed club surprise loss vs the 24th placed club etc.

there is something to keep certain clubs on different side of the draw, but not too clear really.
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I have said it before, it’s madness not progressed teams after the playoff round. It seems that there is no advantage between 1st and 4th really..
 
The Franco FC aka Real Madrid love in from Media City the pedo BBC is staggering. Calling them "Galaticohs" or whatever the stupid word is, I hope jinxes them and they win nothing, just like the last time that word was used to describe them.

The media really hate us and it's just pathetic.
 
cptaidan88 said:
Think that might be difficult at the moment - flooding in Europe quite bad along the Danube, including in Bratislava.

Some rail issues in Slovakia as a result but some flooding in the city centre too.

Should be time to resolve it but good to be aware.
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Good to be aware as some people will be going through difficult times in Bratislava.

Looking at the forecast there is very little rain from now until the match date.
 
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Hi all. I’ve been provided with pretty useful fan information for our four Champions League away matches. I have already fed back that the Club should push to have the holdbacks reduced or removed, as well as the lack of accessible travel options in Turin.

(As an aside, apologies if I am delayed in getting back to you at the moment. I’m currently in the States and posting this from San Antonio!)

Slovan Bratislava
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as the ‘Main Square’ there are plenty of bars here including the Irish bar
  • Man City shuttle buses will be in service from the main square to the stadium from 7pm and will return back to the main square following the match
  • It is advised our fans use these free shuttle buses for their safety in travelling to and from the stadium. No public transport is available after the match other than the dedicated shuttle buses
  • The shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible
  • Low percentage alcohol will be available in the concourse, not to be taken into the seats
  • There will be a holdback of 30 mins – 1 hour
  • The away end has a glass sheet at the front with netting from the glass, over the top. This is none-removable
  • Due to facilities for wheelchair users in the away end, we will place the wheelchair users where our Cat 1 seats are
  • Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cashless, small bags only and no bag storage area
Sporting CP
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as ‘Rossio Square’ there are plenty of bars here
  • Children under 3 are not allowed into the stadium
  • All fans are to send images of flags they will be taking and sizes to SLO@mancity.com large banners require a fire safety certificate
  • The metro can be used to arrive at the stadium. Man City fans must exit the station at ‘Telheiras’ station. The station before this is directly at the area where ultras will be therefore for fans safety, fans must stay on the metro to the final stop of Telheiras. Police & security will be located at this stadium to support fans getting from here to the turnstiles. Fans are advised to start getting on the metro from 530pm
  • If fans arrive by taxi, they should be dropped of also at Telheiras Station. McDonald’s is also a safe area to be dropped off as it is near the away end
  • Under no circumstances should fans walk around the stadium, for everybody’s safety fans should arrive at Telheiras station and go directly to the away turnstiles. The Sporting CP ultras have 3 meeting points on the 3 other sides of the stadium from the away end
  • Upon leaving the stadium fans will be escorted back to Telheiras Station, from here fans can use the metro or can make their own way, however fans will not be able to leave the escort until arriving at the station.
  • No alcohol is available inside the stadium
  • There will be a holdback of 10-30 mins
  • The away end is surrounded by netting. We have requested this is taken down however likely to remain in place
  • The wheelchair area is under construction, we will confirm how many WC users purchase and make the necessary arrangements from here
  • Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash & card, small bags only and no bag storage area. Battery packs are ok.
Juventus
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as ‘Valentine Park’ there are plenty of bars here
  • Man City shuttle buses will be in service from the Valentine Park to the stadium with a police escort from 6pm and will return back following the match
  • It is advised our fans use these free shuttle buses for their safety in travelling to and from the stadium.
  • The shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible therefore fans are advised to take a taxi to the stadium.
  • Fans are advised to allow early for 3 security checks (ID, body search, ticket check)
  • It is very important for fans to note that ID checks will take place. Tickets will be digital, however due to Italian bylaws the club (Man City) has to provide names and passport numbers to the authorities with the seat location of each fan. Upon scanning the ticket, the stewards will be presented with the name and passport number of the fan on their device and the fan will then have to show their ID. ID can be passport or driving license and must be physical. Pictures/photocopies are not allowed.
  • Juventus have advised that each fan will be required to take off their shoes as part of the body searches, which is their standard protocol. We have strongly requested that this does not happen and is only in place if there is a reason to believe (by police/search dogs) that a fan is attempting to gain entry with a prohibited item. Juventus Safety Team have agreed to this, however we do wish that our fans are prepared to remove their shoes if asked and comply with police to ensure no issues upon entry
  • Low percentage alcohol will be available in the concourse, not to be taken into the seats
  • There will be a holdback of 30-40 mins
  • The away end has a glass fence and netting. We have requested the netting is taken down however likely to remain in place
  • Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash & card, small bags only and no bag storage area. Battery packs are ok
PSG
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as the ‘Seguin Sound’ which is a large bar on the metro line
  • Fans should use Metro 9 and depart at ‘Porte De Saint Cloud’ station. Fans should not use Metro 10 as this is for PSG Ultra fans
  • Fans can use this Metro back to the City. The metro is open until 1am.
  • If fans require coach parking, registration should be sent to SLO@mancity.com 7 days prior to the match. The coach park will be open from 9am until 4pm. After 4pm coaches can not enter the car park due to road closures.
  • There will be a visual ticket check followed by body searches and then ticket scan
  • Fans with tickets located in the lower level will be given a wristband to access this area. Any fans without wristbands will not be able to access to lower level and will be required to sit in the upper level where the ticket is located
  • No alcohol will be served in the stadium
  • There will be a holdback of 20-30 mins
  • Local police will decide whether netting is required. This will be at the side of fans but not in front
  • Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash/card, small bags only and no bag storage area
 
Alex - City Matters said:
Hi all. I’ve been provided with pretty useful fan information for our four Champions League away matches. I have already fed back that the Club should push to have the holdbacks reduced or removed, as well as the lack of accessible travel options in Turin.

(As an aside, apologies if I am delayed in getting back to you at the moment. I’m currently in the States and posting this from San Antonio!)

Slovan Bratislava
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as the ‘Main Square’ there are plenty of bars here including the Irish bar
  • Man City shuttle buses will be in service from the main square to the stadium from 7pm and will return back to the main square following the match
  • It is advised our fans use these free shuttle buses for their safety in travelling to and from the stadium. No public transport is available after the match other than the dedicated shuttle buses
  • The shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible
  • Low percentage alcohol will be available in the concourse, not to be taken into the seats
  • There will be a holdback of 30 mins – 1 hour
  • The away end has a glass sheet at the front with netting from the glass, over the top. This is none-removable
  • Due to facilities for wheelchair users in the away end, we will place the wheelchair users where our Cat 1 seats are
  • Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cashless, small bags only and no bag storage area
Sporting CP
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as ‘Rossio Square’ there are plenty of bars here
  • Children under 3 are not allowed into the stadium
  • All fans are to send images of flags they will be taking and sizes to SLO@mancity.com large banners require a fire safety certificate
  • The metro can be used to arrive at the stadium. Man City fans must exit the station at ‘Telheiras’ station. The station before this is directly at the area where ultras will be therefore for fans safety, fans must stay on the metro to the final stop of Telheiras. Police & security will be located at this stadium to support fans getting from here to the turnstiles. Fans are advised to start getting on the metro from 530pm
  • If fans arrive by taxi, they should be dropped of also at Telheiras Station. McDonald’s is also a safe area to be dropped off as it is near the away end
  • Under no circumstances should fans walk around the stadium, for everybody’s safety fans should arrive at Telheiras station and go directly to the away turnstiles. The Sporting CP ultras have 3 meeting points on the 3 other sides of the stadium from the away end
  • Upon leaving the stadium fans will be escorted back to Telheiras Station, from here fans can use the metro or can make their own way, however fans will not be able to leave the escort until arriving at the station.
  • No alcohol is available inside the stadium
  • There will be a holdback of 10-30 mins
  • The away end is surrounded by netting. We have requested this is taken down however likely to remain in place
  • The wheelchair area is under construction, we will confirm how many WC users purchase and make the necessary arrangements from here
  • Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash & card, small bags only and no bag storage area. Battery packs are ok.
Juventus
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as ‘Valentine Park’ there are plenty of bars here
  • Man City shuttle buses will be in service from the Valentine Park to the stadium with a police escort from 6pm and will return back following the match
  • It is advised our fans use these free shuttle buses for their safety in travelling to and from the stadium.
  • The shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible therefore fans are advised to take a taxi to the stadium.
  • Fans are advised to allow early for 3 security checks (ID, body search, ticket check)
  • It is very important for fans to note that ID checks will take place. Tickets will be digital, however due to Italian bylaws the club (Man City) has to provide names and passport numbers to the authorities with the seat location of each fan. Upon scanning the ticket, the stewards will be presented with the name and passport number of the fan on their device and the fan will then have to show their ID. ID can be passport or driving license and must be physical. Pictures/photocopies are not allowed.
  • Juventus have advised that each fan will be required to take off their shoes as part of the body searches, which is their standard protocol. We have strongly requested that this does not happen and is only in place if there is a reason to believe (by police/search dogs) that a fan is attempting to gain entry with a prohibited item. Juventus Safety Team have agreed to this, however we do wish that our fans are prepared to remove their shoes if asked and comply with police to ensure no issues upon entry
  • Low percentage alcohol will be available in the concourse, not to be taken into the seats
  • There will be a holdback of 30-40 mins
  • The away end has a glass fence and netting. We have requested the netting is taken down however likely to remain in place
  • Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash & card, small bags only and no bag storage area. Battery packs are ok
PSG
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as the ‘Seguin Sound’ which is a large bar on the metro line
  • Fans should use Metro 9 and depart at ‘Porte De Saint Cloud’ station. Fans should not use Metro 10 as this is for PSG Ultra fans
  • Fans can use this Metro back to the City. The metro is open until 1am.
  • If fans require coach parking, registration should be sent to SLO@mancity.com 7 days prior to the match. The coach park will be open from 9am until 4pm. After 4pm coaches can not enter the car park due to road closures.
  • There will be a visual ticket check followed by body searches and then ticket scan
  • Fans with tickets located in the lower level will be given a wristband to access this area. Any fans without wristbands will not be able to access to lower level and will be required to sit in the upper level where the ticket is located
  • No alcohol will be served in the stadium
  • There will be a holdback of 20-30 mins
  • Local police will decide whether netting is required. This will be at the side of fans but not in front
  • Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash/card, small bags only and no bag storage area
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Cheers Alex, really useful as I am doing Bratislava and Juventus.

I would echo the advice about using the correct stations at Sporting Lisbon, I didnt last time and was rabbit punched on the steps by their Ultras and broke 7 ribs, 2 seriously broken. Their Ultras are really cowardly twats.
 
Alex - City Matters said:
Hi all. I’ve been provided with pretty useful fan information for our four Champions League away matches. I have already fed back that the Club should push to have the holdbacks reduced or removed, as well as the lack of accessible travel options in Turin.

(As an aside, apologies if I am delayed in getting back to you at the moment. I’m currently in the States and posting this from San Antonio!)

Slovan Bratislava
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as the ‘Main Square’ there are plenty of bars here including the Irish bar
  • Man City shuttle buses will be in service from the main square to the stadium from 7pm and will return back to the main square following the match
  • It is advised our fans use these free shuttle buses for their safety in travelling to and from the stadium. No public transport is available after the match other than the dedicated shuttle buses
  • The shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible
  • Low percentage alcohol will be available in the concourse, not to be taken into the seats
  • There will be a holdback of 30 mins – 1 hour
  • The away end has a glass sheet at the front with netting from the glass, over the top. This is none-removable
  • Due to facilities for wheelchair users in the away end, we will place the wheelchair users where our Cat 1 seats are
  • Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cashless, small bags only and no bag storage area
Sporting CP
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as ‘Rossio Square’ there are plenty of bars here
  • Children under 3 are not allowed into the stadium
  • All fans are to send images of flags they will be taking and sizes to SLO@mancity.com large banners require a fire safety certificate
  • The metro can be used to arrive at the stadium. Man City fans must exit the station at ‘Telheiras’ station. The station before this is directly at the area where ultras will be therefore for fans safety, fans must stay on the metro to the final stop of Telheiras. Police & security will be located at this stadium to support fans getting from here to the turnstiles. Fans are advised to start getting on the metro from 530pm
  • If fans arrive by taxi, they should be dropped of also at Telheiras Station. McDonald’s is also a safe area to be dropped off as it is near the away end
  • Under no circumstances should fans walk around the stadium, for everybody’s safety fans should arrive at Telheiras station and go directly to the away turnstiles. The Sporting CP ultras have 3 meeting points on the 3 other sides of the stadium from the away end
  • Upon leaving the stadium fans will be escorted back to Telheiras Station, from here fans can use the metro or can make their own way, however fans will not be able to leave the escort until arriving at the station.
  • No alcohol is available inside the stadium
  • There will be a holdback of 10-30 mins
  • The away end is surrounded by netting. We have requested this is taken down however likely to remain in place
  • The wheelchair area is under construction, we will confirm how many WC users purchase and make the necessary arrangements from here
  • Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash & card, small bags only and no bag storage area. Battery packs are ok.
Juventus
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as ‘Valentine Park’ there are plenty of bars here
  • Man City shuttle buses will be in service from the Valentine Park to the stadium with a police escort from 6pm and will return back following the match
  • It is advised our fans use these free shuttle buses for their safety in travelling to and from the stadium.
  • The shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible therefore fans are advised to take a taxi to the stadium.
  • Fans are advised to allow early for 3 security checks (ID, body search, ticket check)
  • It is very important for fans to note that ID checks will take place. Tickets will be digital, however due to Italian bylaws the club (Man City) has to provide names and passport numbers to the authorities with the seat location of each fan. Upon scanning the ticket, the stewards will be presented with the name and passport number of the fan on their device and the fan will then have to show their ID. ID can be passport or driving license and must be physical. Pictures/photocopies are not allowed.
  • Juventus have advised that each fan will be required to take off their shoes as part of the body searches, which is their standard protocol. We have strongly requested that this does not happen and is only in place if there is a reason to believe (by police/search dogs) that a fan is attempting to gain entry with a prohibited item. Juventus Safety Team have agreed to this, however we do wish that our fans are prepared to remove their shoes if asked and comply with police to ensure no issues upon entry
  • Low percentage alcohol will be available in the concourse, not to be taken into the seats
  • There will be a holdback of 30-40 mins
  • The away end has a glass fence and netting. We have requested the netting is taken down however likely to remain in place
  • Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash & card, small bags only and no bag storage area. Battery packs are ok
PSG
  • Fan Meeting Point has been advised as the ‘Seguin Sound’ which is a large bar on the metro line
  • Fans should use Metro 9 and depart at ‘Porte De Saint Cloud’ station. Fans should not use Metro 10 as this is for PSG Ultra fans
  • Fans can use this Metro back to the City. The metro is open until 1am.
  • If fans require coach parking, registration should be sent to SLO@mancity.com 7 days prior to the match. The coach park will be open from 9am until 4pm. After 4pm coaches can not enter the car park due to road closures.
  • There will be a visual ticket check followed by body searches and then ticket scan
  • Fans with tickets located in the lower level will be given a wristband to access this area. Any fans without wristbands will not be able to access to lower level and will be required to sit in the upper level where the ticket is located
  • No alcohol will be served in the stadium
  • There will be a holdback of 20-30 mins
  • Local police will decide whether netting is required. This will be at the side of fans but not in front
  • Turnstiles open 3 hours before kick-off
  • Stadium is cash/card, small bags only and no bag storage area
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Good info that. Not sure I like the idea of netting. Then again, could we have it for the scousers at our place?
 
Tbilisi said:
Cheers Alex, really useful as I am doing Bratislava and Juventus.

I would echo the advice about using the correct stations at Sporting Lisbon, I didnt last time and was rabbit punched on the steps by their Ultras and broke 7 ribs, 2 seriously broken. Their Ultras are really cowardly twats.
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That must have been some rabbit punch to break a bunch of ribs.
 
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