Juventus vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Action on NOW as Kalulu OWN GOAL cancels out Ederson HOWLER to give Citizens LEAD
The big news before the game was that Rodri was fit and ready to START, as he returned to Pep Guardiola's starting XI.
The pair are neck and neck at the top of Group G after both sides won their opening two games of the tournament.
Should City or Juventus triumph this evening, they will confirm their status as group winners.
But should nothing separate the two European titans, the Italians will finish top of the standings on goals scored.
Today, 18:50 By Laurence Ryan
City team news
Rodri returning is the big news for City and Pep Guardiola this afternoon.
Despite being City's top scorer in the competition with two goals, Ilkay Gundogan loses his place.
Here is how the full team looks...
Man City XI: Ederson, Nunes, Akanji, Dias, Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Reijnders, Bernardo, Savinho, Doku, Marmoush
Today, 18:40 By Laurence Ryan
Rodri is BACK
Rodri is BACK into the starting XI for Man City for the first time since his ACL injury last year.
The Spanish midfielder missed almost the entire season for City after getting injured, making his return in a seven minute cameo against Bournemouth at the end of the season.
The Ballon d'Or winner slots into the heart of midfield tonight, having already played little under an hour in the Club World Cup in substitute cameos.
Tonight will be his first start since Man City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad in September last year.
Today, 18:30 By Laurence Ryan
Leader of the pack
Welcome to SunSport's coverage of Man City's clash against Juventus in the Club World Cup!
The Citizens have already secured their spot in the knockout stages of the tournament, but where they finish in the group is yet to be determined.
The Old Lady currently top the group, with both sides on six points with eight goal difference.
However - Juventus have scored one more goal, so top the group heading into the game tonight.
Pep Guardiola knows he needs a win, but also knows his side could put up a fight against anyone on form.
SunSport will have you covered for all the updates from this crucial clash tonight!
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