By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 09:57 GMT, 16 March 2026 | Updated: 09:57 GMT, 16 March 2026
MADRID (AP) - Kylian Mbappé is back in Real Madrid's squad for the second leg against Manchester City in the Champions League's round of 16 on Tuesday.
The France striker hasn´t played since Feb. 21 because of a knee problem. He has missed five matches in all competitions, including [Madrid's 3-0 win over City](https://apnews.com/article/champions-league-scores-real-madrid-man-city-psg-chelsea-81929fc2c9cd3a8654695f6226afb065) in the first leg last week.
Mbappé was selected in a 26-man squad announced by Madrid on Monday. Also included was England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been sidelined since Feb. 1 because of a thigh injury.
Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa will conduct his pre-match news conference later Monday, when he might give an indication if Mbappé and Bellingham are healthy enough to start at Etihad Stadium.
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