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Man City star at risk of missing potential Champions League semi-final through suspension

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Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is at risk of missing Champions League semi-final first leg through suspension. Akanji has picked up two yellow cards so far in the European competition meaning that one more will lead to a one-match ban.

City travel to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night with a comfortable advantage from the first leg. Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland were all on the scoresheet at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's men put Thomas Tuchel's side to the sword.

City will be keen to ensure that they complete the job in midweek to set up an intriguing last-four encounter against either Real Madrid or Chelsea. ALSO READ: Guardiola warns City players over Bayern chaos However, suspension for Akanji would take some of the gloss off a potential victory.

MEN Sport has taken a look at the Champions League rules regarding bans and other topics that you need to be aware of. Should Akanji manage to get through the Bayern game without receiving another booking, he would be able to compete in a potential semi-final and final.

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