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Mbappe Set for Real Madrid Return Against Man City
Mbappé returns after missing five games with a knee injury and has scored 38 goals in 33 matches this season, boosting Real Madrid’s hopes against Manchester City.
- On Tuesday, Kylian Mbappé returned to the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. The prolific striker is available after missing last week's first-leg victory with a knee injury.
- The Spanish giants aim to eliminate Manchester City from the Champions League for a third consecutive season, having established a substantial advantage in the first leg. Mbappé, who has scored 38 goals in 33 appearances this season, missed that initial fixture.
- England midfielder Jude Bellingham traveled with Madrid's 26-man group to Manchester, though he remains sidelined by a hamstring problem. Real head coach Alvaro Arbeloa noted, "It is important to be around his team-mates," as the midfielder continues his recovery.
- Arbeloa confirmed at a Monday news conference that Mbappé is ready to play. "I cannot wait to see him back on the pitch," the manager said, emphasizing the forward's importance for the decisive match.
- Real defender Antonio Rudiger expects a physical duel against Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, calling it a "huge pleasure to play against this type of player." Rudiger also addressed claims from Getafe defender Diego Rico regarding his combative style.
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Absent from five matches due to a painful left knee, the captain of the Blues is in the group to face Manchester City in the 8th final return of the Champions League.
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Manchester City face an extremely difficult task on Tuesday as they chase a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
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