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The latest injury news and team updates as Manchester City host Real Madrid in the Champions League second leg tonight.
Man City face a huge challenge as they take on Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie tonight.
Madrid head into the match with a 3-0 lead from the first leg, after Federico Valverde netted a sensational first-half hat-trick a week ago. The La Liga side could have secured an even larger margin of victory if Vinicius Jr. hadn't seen his penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma after the restart.
Pep Guardiola has already warned his side will have to produce a 'perfect performance' to stay in the Champions League, with the odds firmly stacked against City. Their task could be made even harder judged by the early team news, with Madrid set to welcome four major stars back to their squad after they all missed the first leg. Here is the latest injury news for both sides.
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Man City vs Real Madrid team news and injury latest
Kylian Mbappe - Available
Mbappe has returned from a recent knee injury and was named in the Real Madrid travelling squad to face Man City. He should be fit enough for a place on the bench.
Jude Bellingham - Available
Bellingham is expected to be available after he suffered a hamstring injury last month. He was also named in the travelling squad and should be named on the bench.
Alvaro Carreras - Available
Carreras missed the first leg due to a minor calf injury. The former Manchester United youngster is expected to be back in the matchday squad against Man City.
David Alaba - Available
Alaba was absent from the first leg but is also available for selection this week. He is another who might be eased back into action from the bench to begin with.
Ferland Mendy - Out
Mendy started the first leg victory last week but was substituted at half-time with a muscle issue. He will not be involved for Madrid in Manchester.
Eder Militao - Out
Militao suffered a recent hamstring injury and is not expected to be back for a few weeks. He has not been named in the travelling squad for tonight.
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. He won't be involved against City.
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.
Savinho - Available
Savinho was substituted at half-time of the first leg defeat last week but should be involved again tonight. It is most likely he will be named on the bench.
John Stones - Available
Stones was left out of the weekend draw with West Ham as a precaution. He should be available from the bench on Tuesday night if required.
Max Alleyne - Available
Alleyne returned to training earlier in the month and would be available for a bench role if required. It appears unlikely he will be called upon.
Rico Lewis - Out
Lewis has been sidelined with a recent ankle issue and is unlikely to be involved against Real Madrid. He missed the West Ham match due to swelling around the ankle.
Josko Gvardiol - Out
Gvardiol is considered a long-term absentee and might not play again this season. He would love to be back for the World Cup but won't be rushed.
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