"Real Madrid welcome one of their toughest test in Manchester City to the Bernabeu this evening. Pep Guardiola's side are not the force majeure they once were, but are a potent threat with the likes of Erling Haaland in their ranks, alongside a re-emerging Phil Foden. The Sky Blues have lost just one in this season's Champions League a shock 2-0 reverse against Bayer Leverkusen so Los Blancos will need everything at their disposal to overcome the English side's threat."
"Figures do not come more crucial to Real than star frontman Kylian Mbappe ranked at no.1 in FourFourTwo's list of the best strikers in the world right now who already has 25 goals in 21 outings in all competitions this season. That includes nine goals in just five Champions League appearances, a stat helped somewhat by his quartet of goals against Olympiacos at the end of last month."
"However, Xabi Alonso's side were struck with an issue over the weekend, as the Frenchman began to move awkwardly due to a pain in his left knee, during the Spanish giants' 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo. The 26-year-old has been in the wars, also suffering a broken finger in the same game, but it is his knee that was placing doubts over his availability for City's visit."
Real Madrid host Manchester City at the Bernabeu in a high-profile Champions League clash. Manchester City remain a major threat with Erling Haaland and a re-emerging Phil Foden, and have lost only once in this season's competition, a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. Kylian Mbappe has 25 goals in 21 appearances this season, including nine in five Champions League matches and a four-goal game against Olympiacos. Mbappe experienced left-knee pain and a broken finger during a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo, but has trained with medical staff and is included in the squad, likely as a substitute. Mbappe has played 1,838 minutes, the most for Real Madrid this season.
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