Manchester City will refund fans who can’t make tonight’s rearranged Champions League clash, the M.E.N understands.

The Blues first group game of this season’s competition against Borussia Mönchengladbach had to be called-off just 20 minutes before it was due to kick-off last night.

A violent storm saw 30mm of rain - more than half a month’s worth - fall in just an hour.

It brought chaos across the city with roads, train and tram lines blocked.

And despite the Etihad Stadium pitch having largely drained by that point, the area around the ground was deemed unsafe and the match was postponed at 7:25pm.

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It was eventually re-arranged for tonight kicking-off at 7:45pm.

It was a bitter blow for the 1,400 German fans who had made the trip over, most of whom had to catch flights or ferries home today.

Many City fans have also said they will not be able to make the game tonight due to work and other commitments.

And despite the club not actively advertising the fact, we have been told the club will issue refunds to fans who contact them directly requesting one.

Throughout the day the club's Supporter Services team, have been advising fans through their Twitter handle @ManCityHelp to direct message them their details if they want their money back.

Alternatively fans can pass their tickets to family or friends and no upgrades are required for concessions.

The Bundesliga giants have already announced they will be reimbursing their supporters.

The club will also not be selling any extra tickets for tonight’s game.

The short notice in trying to arrange stewarding and other staff means they have to work from last night’s estimated attendance.

They also say only a ‘limited offering of food and drink’ will be available inside the stadium.

There will be no charge for official car parking with all passes from last night also valid.

Whilst Metrolink say tickets purchased for travel to last night's game are also valid tonight.

It is the second City game in a matter of weeks called-off after their pre-season clash with United in Beijing was scrapped due to torrential rain in the Chinese capital.