Manchester City vs Barcelona: Combined Starting XI

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: The Manchester City team pose for the cameras prior to kickoff during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City FC at Camp Nou on October 19, 2016 in Barcelona. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) /

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at The Hawthorns on October 29, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Center forward: Sergio Aguero

It’s not like we’d bench him for “tactical reasons.” Easily in the conversation as the best pure striker in football, there’s no way he’s not play significant minutes. Besides, he’s regained his form. He moved up to sixth all-time for goals for the club Saturday. The Argentine just scores at a ridiculous clip. He’s had his ups-and-down so far this season, but he’s simply world-class.

We so wanted to get Kevin De Bruyne on here — he’s arguably first off the bench — but Aguero’s greatness can’t be denied.