Manchester City news against Madrid
Defensive Abdukodir khusanovmidfielder Nico Gonzalez and Forward Omar Marmoush could make their European debut for the city after being added to the Champions League team.
The Center-Back Vitor Reis became Brazil’s most expensive defender in history when he arrived from Palmeiras for £ 29.6 million in January, but the 19-year-old has not registered for the Champions League.
Pep 💬 We are not consistent. What has set us up in recent years is that we are an incredible machine. We can perform well tomorrow and we can perform well in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/awzzihgrcl
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Gonzalez’s first appearance for the club lasted 22 minutes before retiring with an issue during the fourth round of the FA Cup on the third level Leyton Orient on Saturday and manager Pep Guardiola hopes the Spaniard will recover.
The main midfielder Rodri was a surprise in the team, but it is unlikely to return for several months as Spain International continues its recovery from a serious knee injury.
Goalkeeper Ederson has been sidelined for the city this month, but could return, while central-back Nathan Ake and Winger Jeremy Doku are doubts.
The list of Real Madrid’s defensive absences was lengthened during a 1-1 draw at his home in Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.
Right Lucas Vazquez suffered a left -hand injury, with 19 -year -old Midfielder Chema Andres added to their travel party in place.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti was already without Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on the back, so the majority of visitors’ defense could consist of players who are not familiar with their positions.
Ancelotti praised 21-year-old Raul Asencio and Aurélien Tchouameni-usually a medium-for their performance in downtown Madrid.
“For Tuesday’s game, we must see the recovery of those who have played,” he said, showing that as Ferland Mendy could now be in a dispute to start. “Those who haven’t played today have an advantage of playing on Tuesday.”
The situation could make it imperative that Tchouameni, Camavinga and Rudiger could avoid a detention and suspension for the second leg.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Expected lines
Man City Starting Xi: Ortega, Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland
Real Madrid Starting Xi: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Tchouameni, Mendy, Camagega, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius R, Mbappe
How to watch Man City vs Madrid: Live Stream, TV channel
Kick-Off is at 20:00 in the UK, with live coverage on Amazon Prime Video starting at 18:30.
