Can Joao Cancelo play for Bayern Munich vs Man City and other Champions League rules explained
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City host Bayern Munich on Tuesday night in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Pep Guardiola is all too familiar with the threat Bayern can pose having enjoyed a successful spell as manager between 2013 and 2016.
However, the Bundesliga giant's camp also boasts two players who know City very well. Leroy Sane left the Blues in 2020 and will be hoping for a warm reception from the home fans.
Joao Cancelo, on the other hand, left City in January on loan in search of regular football and could receive a mixed response from the Etihad. ALSO READ: Guardiola may get Cancelo answer vs Bayern Unusually, despite being contracted to City, Cancelo can play against them for Bayern this evening.
MEN Sport has taken a look at why that is. In UEFA competitions, there is no rule which stops loan players from playing against their parent club.
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