The match was played at the City of Manchester Stadium . It is the home stadium of Manchester City F.C. , in Manchester , England , at 20:45 CEST ( 19:45 local time ) on 14 May 2008 . The match was played at the City of Manchester Stadium , home ground of Manchester City F.C. , in Manchester , England , at 20:45 CEST ( 19:45 local time ) on 14 May 2008 .