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Nolito knows Barcelona clash is must-win as Manchester City target Champions League knockout stage

Daily Mail | November 1, 2016

Related Topics: Manchester City F.C., Nolito, UEFA Champions League, Barcelona, Camp Nou, Pep Guardiola, John Stones

Nolito believes beating Barcelona on Tuesday night is vital to Manchester City's hopes of progressing in the Champions League.

City were beaten 4-0 when the sides met at the Nou Camp a fortnight ago and are now facing a tough battle to qualify for the last 16 from Group C.

Another loss to the Catalan giants could hand impetus to Borussia Monchengladbach or Celtic in what would then be a race for second place.

Manchester City forward Nolito says they cannot afford to lose to Barcelona againu00a0
Manchester City forward Nolito says they cannot afford to lose to Barcelona again
It was a painful evening for Pep Guardiola on his return to former club Barcelona two weeks ago as City crashed to a 4-0 defeat
It was a painful evening for Pep Guardiola on his return to former club Barcelona two weeks ago as City crashed to a 4-0 defeat
Lionel Messi was in exceptional form in the Nou Camp, scoring three times in the rout
Lionel Messi was in exceptional form in the Nou Camp, scoring three times in the rout
It was a night to forget for John Stones and the rest of the City team as they lost 4-0
It was a night to forget for John Stones and the rest of the City team as they lost 4-0

Forward Nolito, who has scored five goals since his summer move from Celta Vigo, said: 'If we want to qualify for the next round we need to win this one.

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