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The airwaves will turn blue on Metrolink tonight - thanks to guest announcer Pablo Zabaleta.

Making FC Barcelona fans feel welcome, the City star has recorded welcome greetings in Catalan, Spanish and English to be played at city centre stops ahead of tonight’s Champions League game.

The recording by the Argentina international tells passengers how to get to the stadium by tram before thanking them for their support and for using Metrolink on their arrival at the Etihad Campus stop.

Peter Cushing, Metrolink director for TfGM, said: “We’re very happy to have Pablo Zabaleta welcoming Barcelona and City supporters on to our trams.

“With the added help of Zabaleta’s Spanish and Catalan announcements at our city centre stops, we hope Barca fans will find it easy to get to the match on Metrolink.

“Champions League matches are always a big day for us so we’ll be running extra trams and will have plenty of staff at busy Metrolink stops. As always on match days, city centre stops will be busier than usual and people should allow plenty of time for their journey.”

On match day, City will also be hosting a fan zone at Piccadilly Metrolink tram stop.

Starting from 3pm, City Square @ Piccadilly will feature a live DJ, the New York Brass Band, football freestylers, a Guess The Score prediction board and more.

Visiting Barcelona fans can also download an app, CanCity – Catalan for CityHome – via the Apple Stores.

Developed by Manchester City, CanCity gives information on Manchester.

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Ross Alexander, marketing manager for City, added: “Whether it’s a European night or a domestic fixture, Manchester City Football Club is always proud to host opposition clubs and their fans, and to make them feel welcome when visiting our city.

“As a club that has deep roots in the local community, we are extremely passionate about putting Manchester on the European map as a destination not only for world class football, but also for leisure and tourism.”

Metrolink will run extra double-trams to and from the Etihad Campus before and after the match.

City centre stops and Piccadilly station will be extremely busy in the lead up to kick off at 7.45pm, and passengers are advised to allow extra time.

Passengers should have a valid ticket before boarding the tram. More information at www.metrolink.co.uk or by calling 0161 205 2000.