Thousands of Feyenoord fans walk to the Etihad for Man City Champions League tie

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Thousands of supporters of Dutch side Feyenoord were pictured in Manchester city centre tonight ahead of the Champions League tie with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Photographs showed masses of fans in high spirits walking to the ground heavily policed prior to kick-off, with reports suggesting the city centre was very busy as a result.

Transport bosses had previously warned of 'another very busy night' at the Etihad Campus on Tuesday. READ MORE: What really happened in town on Saturday afternoon The Champions League tie at the Etihad kicks off at 8pm and just next door at Co-op Live, British metal band Sleep Token are taking to the stage.

Doors for the concert opened at 6.30pm, with the gig set to begin at the same time as the football at 8pm. It's estimated more than 3,000 Feyenoord were expected to walk to the Etihad from Shambles Square.