Manchester City have formally lodged their appeal against UEFA's 2-year ban from the Champions League.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said that the appeal is an on-going matter, adding that "it is not possible to indicate at this time when a final award in this matter will be issued."

The CAS will invite written submissions from both parties, eventually culminating into a hearing between the two parties.

Pep Guardiola reiterated his position with the club. 

"We were under suspicion for a long time, we have the right to appeal and I trust the people in my club," Guardiola said. "They explain the reasons, they showed me the arguments and the proofs. We are optimistic that finally if we deserve to be in the Champions League we can do it next season, if finally it doesn't happen we have to accept and move forward.