The Copenhagen players Man City must be wary of in Champions League last 16

FC Copenhagen's reward for their unlikely Champions League round of 16 berth is a chance to down the holders, Manchester City.

The Danes, despite their frequent appearances, hadn't progressed into the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition since 2010/11, and little was expected when they were paired alongside Bayern Munich and Manchester United in Group A.

However, thanks to two crucial victories picked up at the Parken, Copenhagen beat out United and Galatasaray to advance alongside runaway group winners Bayern.

35-year-old coach Jacob Neestrup oversaw Copenhagen's unlikely progression, and it's he who'll be planning to do the unthinkable over two legs against Europe's supreme force. The Danes were competitive against the ten-man Cityzens on home soil in last season's group stage before enduring a battering at the Etihad.

A procession of that ilk is expected when the two sides meet over two legs in the round of 16, although Copenhagen's capacity to spring an upset means City should be wary. Here are three players that'll be key when they take on Pep Guardiola's side.

The 18-year-old was an unused substitute when City rocked up at the Parken in October 2022. Bardghji has since embarked on a breakout campaign having teased his talents last term.

The teenager's rise to prominence was hastened when he impressed in Copenhagen's dramatic and pivotal 4-3 victory over Man Utd. It was his fine 87th-minute winner that downed Erik ten Hag's ten men.

A spritely winger long touted for stardom in Scandinavia, Bardghji has been deployed across the frontline by Neestrup this term and he could operate as a Guardiola-like false nine against the Cityzens, The 18-year-old leads Copenhagen's scoring charts this season, and