**Real Madrid pair Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga were absent in open training ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City.**
Xabi Alonso’s side are dealing with a wide list of injury concerns ahead of a visit from the eight-time Premier League champions to the Spanish capital to continue a streak of what has become an increasingly regular fixture in Europe’s elite club competition in recent times.
Madrid suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at home to Celta Vigo at the weekend whilst Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Sunderland as the Blues face a tricky test at home of the most successful side in UEFA Champions League history.
Eder Militao, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy and Dean Huijsen could all miss Wednesday evening’s clash – but Alonso could also be facing a fresh set of personnel headaches as he embarks upon a touchline battle with Pep Guardiola – who has previously managed the Spaniard at Bayern Munich.
Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga were both not spotted in Real Madrid’s open training session in Madrid ahead of the game, with major doubts rising over the pair’s availability to face Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Alonso is expected to provide a wider fitness update on his side when he faces the press on Tuesday afternoon to preview the clash of the titans.
**This is a developing story. More to follow.**