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The latest Manchester City and Real Madrid injury news ahead of their huge Champions League first leg.
The Blues have already beaten Madrid away from home in the Champions League this season, but will have to do it all over again with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. City prepared for the match with a 3-1 win over Newcastle in the FA Cup at the weekend, while Madrid defeated Celta Vigo last Friday night.
Pep Guardiola's side were without Erling Haaland for their previous match and will hope to have him available again for their midweek trip to Spain. He is not the only superstar at risk of missing the match after six key players were absent from Madrid training ahead of the clash. Here is all the latest injury news for both clubs.
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Real Madrid vs Man City injury news
Erling Haaland - Available
Haaland was rested for the trip to face Newcastle in the FA Cup at the weekend in an effort to manage his fitness. He should be able to start against Madrid in midweek if required.
Max Alleyne - Doubt
Alleyne featured for City's U21 side last week after a recent injury lay-off. He is close to full fitness again and should be available if required by Pep Guardiola.
Mateo Kovacic - Out
Kovacic has been sidelined for most of the season after he suffered an ankle injury last summer. He recently returned to first-team training and could be available for selection after the March international break.
Josko Gvardiol - Out
Gvardiol has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after he suffered a broken leg against Chelsea at the start of the year. He should be back in the summer if everything goes according to plan.
Eder Militao - Out
Militao also suffered a recent hamstring injury and is not expected to be back for a few weeks. He is expected to miss both legs of the Champions League tie with City.
David Alaba - Doubt
Alaba has experienced a recent calf issue and is considered a doubt for the first leg. He did not train at the start of the week but could be back for the second leg.
Alvaro Carreras - Out
Carreras will miss the first leg this week after he suffered a recent calf injury. It is still too early to gauge whether he might be back for the second leg.
Jude Bellingham - Out
Bellingham is sidelined with a hamstring issue he picked up last month and has yet to return to training. He could be available for the second leg but won't feature this week.
Dani Ceballos - Out
Ceballos picked up a calf injury last month and is not expected to return to action until after the March international break.
Rodrygo - Out
Rodrygo suffered an ACL injury against Getafe and will not play again this season. He is set for a lengthy spell on the treatment table and will also miss the World Cup with Brazil.
Kylian Mbappe - Out
Mbappe is still out with a knee injury and there is no indication when he will be available again. He is another who is likely to miss both legs of the Champions League tie.
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