"In what has almost become an annual Champions League knockout stage showdown, Real Madrid will welcome Manchester City to the Bernabeu for their first-leg battle on Wednesday night. Last seen at the Bernabeu slumping to an infamous 1-0 loss at the hands of local rivals Getafe on March 2nd, Madrid should also be concerned by their most recent European showdown against Man City."
"In what looks set to be a huge blow for Los Blancos on Wednesday night, French skipper Kylian Mbappe is set to miss out with a recent knee injury. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury concerns, Real Madrid will be unable to call upon the likes of Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, Rodrygo and David Alaba."
Real Madrid faces Manchester City in a Champions League knockout stage first-leg match at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. Madrid recently secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory against Celta Vigo but remains four points behind Barcelona in La Liga. The hosts are concerned about their defensive record, having lost 1-0 to Getafe at home and previously falling 2-1 to Manchester City in group stage play. Madrid will be without key players including Kylian Mbappe (knee injury), Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, Rodrygo, and David Alaba. However, Franco Mastantuono and Dean Huijsen return from suspension, with Eduardo Camavinga potentially recalled. Manchester City arrives after responding to recent Premier League setbacks with a strong performance on Saturday.
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