Situation of Man City forces

Man City has no concerns about fitness before the second leg. Rodri, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva who were rested in the match against Luton can return to the main squad.

Good news for the defending champion when Kyle Walker and De Bruyne can start the match from the start. While the English international was absent from the first leg due to injury, De Bruyne only appeared for a few minutes due to feeling unwell. 

Man City’s preparation for this match was very good, as they left many key players on the bench in their 5-1 destruction of Luton in the Premier League last weekend. The Citizens’ excitement grew even higher, as this victory helped them surpass Arsenal and Liverpool to rise to the top of the rankings and gain a great advantage in the battle for the championship.

Situation of Real Madrid’s forces

As for Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba are absent due to injury, Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended. The case of Aurelien Tchouameni brings many risks to the “White Vulture”. 

The Royal Spanish Club currently has no player to play central defender to replace Aurelien Tchouameni other than Nacho. However, the 34-year-old veteran can hardly keep up with Erling Haaland or Jeremy Doku. 

Real’s performance statistics at the Etihad are equally alarming as they have never won here.