Juventus take on Young Boys in Turin without the help of their star turn, Cristiano Ronaldo, after the Portuguese was controversially sent off in their opening fixture at Valencia.
The Italian club are currently second in Group H behind Manchester United on goal difference, with Jose Mourinho's beleaguered side taking on Valencia at Old Trafford later in the day. Follow it live:
15 mins: A slight lull in play for us to catch our breath! A frantic start to this one, and there looks to be plenty more goals in it as neither side have really settled down. If anything, Hoffenheim look more comfortable.
As they attack, they leave themselves open to the pacy break from City though, and Raheem Sterling has his shot deflected out for a corner that comes to nothing.
11 mins: Half-hearted penalty appeal from Hoffenheim as Kaderábek goes down, shoulder-to-shoulder with Walker - referee says no, and rightly so.
Otamendi also earns himself a yellow card for an early foul.
KICK OFF: Hoffenheim kick us off! The other early kick off in Turin is also underway
The teams are in the tunnel, and we are almost ready to hear the Champions League anthem.
City manager Pep Guardiola has described this as one of five finals after the defeat to Lyon...Julian Nagelsmann, Hoffenheim manager, is wearing a cardigan. Interesting attire.
10 minute warning until 17:55 KO's!
Hoffenheim v Manchester United
Juventus v Young Boys
Don't know too much about Hoffenheim, or who could spoil Manchester City's Champions League aspirations?
Fear not, Jack Pitt-Brooke gives us the low down on Joelinton, a Brazilian talent that could give Pep Guardiola's side a headache this evening...
Why City must stop Joelinton, Hoffenheim’s latest Samba superstar
The striker is the latest product from a recruitment drive most famous for unearthing the man who now wears Liverpool’s number nine: Roberto FirminoFancy a Champions league preview to listen to on the way home from work? Plenty of content in the latest episode of The Independent podcast...
This bodes well for Manchester City and Guardiola...
Juventus face Young Boys, who Manchester United dispatched comfortably in their opening game of the competition. They line-up as follows:
Meanwhile, here's Juventus' team, without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo who is serving his one-match ban after being sent off against Valencia.
A reminder that it's Hoffenheim v Manchester City and Juventus v Young Boys first up from 5:55, with team news for Manchester United v Valencia and the rest of the later kick offs expected around 7pm.
Fancy some reading to whet the appetite? How about this from Jack Pitt-Brooke on Manchester City's wake-up call against Lyon...
Pep Guardiola wants Manchester City to wake up to seriousness of Champions League predicament
Ever since Guardiola arrived at City in 2016 he has been encouraging the club’s fans to value the competition
Riyad Mahrez finds himself back on the bench for this one, with Gabriel Jesus adding to the firepower on the sidelines. Plenty of talent between those two, but will they get a chance to show it this evening?
Here for the purple kit though. Reminding me of Quality Street.
Life has been fairly rosy at the Etihad in seasons of late, but the Champions League has, of yet, been a step to far for Guardiola's men. Will this season be any different?
Expected to win at home to Lyon the Premier League Champions had a torrid evening, and will be keen to put right their wrongs away to Hoffenheim.
Here's the Rhein-Neckar-Arena where they'll be hoping to do it...
Welcome!
Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Manchester City's Champions League tie against Hoffenheim.
Stay tuned for the breaking team news and all the build up as City attempt to bounce back after being beaten at the Etihad by Lyon in their first Group F match.
What time does it start?
Juventus vs Young Boys kicks off at 5.55pm.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
What are the odds?
Juventus win 1/5
Draw 6/1
Young Boys win 18/1.
