Manchester City XI vs Real Madrid: Confirmed team news, latest injuries, expected line-up today

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The 28-year-old, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, was forced off during the 2-1 win over Leeds on Saturday with a calf problem.

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Kyle Walker was quickly called up to replace the Dutch centre-back.

Ake has been one of City’s most impressive players since the turn of the year, stepping up after Joao Cancelo’s loan exit in January, but he missed training on Monday and now Pep Guardiola is forced to rethink.

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Manuel Akanji could move to the left side of defense to cover Ake, as he did against Arsenal, while left-back Aymeric Laporte is another option.

Young right-back Rico Lewis was substituted for the final stretch of the weekend’s win, with Walker on the opposite flank. Guardiola could use Walker against the live talent of Vinicius Jr.

And in more positive news, Kevin De Bruyne returned from fitness to start against Leeds after missing the previous two matches. However, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez were the stars of the show, with two goals and two assists, and will hopefully start the Santiago Bernabeu.

John Stones, Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish were all rested against Leeds so they should go in.

Manchester City expected XI: Ederson. Walker, Dias, here; Stones, Rodri. Silva, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish; Halland.

Date: 8 PM GMT, Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu

TV and live broadcasts: BT Sport

Referee: Artur Dias (Portugal)

Ederson, Ortega, Carson, Walker, Ruben Dias, Stones, Ake, Laporte, Gomez, Akanji, Luis, Phillips, Gundogan, Grealish, Rodriguez, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Pironi, Foden, Palmer, Haaland, Alvarez

Injured: Aki (calf), Palmer (foot)

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