Manchester City’s match against Borussia Monchengladbach has been rescheduled for tomorrow, kicking-off at 7.45pm.
Tuesday’s Champions League clash at the Etihad was postponed 19 minutes before kick-off, on the advice of the stadium safety officer, with both clubs and UEFA in agreement with the decision.
The decision was taken because of safety and security issues around the ground, with conditions treacherous because of the incessant rain, not because the pitch was unplayable.
Roads around the stadium were flooded, with cars abandoned, while walkways around the ground were treacherous to navigate, leading to the unanimous decision to postpone the game.
The two sides will now try again on Wednesday evening.
Reuters
![]( "Match officials inspect the pitch before the game")
Getty Images
![Referee Bjorn Kuipers assesses the waterlogged pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Manchester City FC and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach]( "Referee Bjorn Kuipers assesses the waterlogged playing surface")
Getty Images
![Claudio Bravo of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Manchester City FC and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach]( "A wet Claudio Bravo doesn't look impressed")
Getty Images
![Spectators wear plastic ponchos against the heavy rain ahead of the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach]( "Spectators wear plastic ponchos to try and stay dry")
Reuters
![General view of a fan during a storm before the game]( "General view of a fan during a storm before the game")
Reuters
![General view during a storm before the game]( "Staff watch on as the rain comes down")
