US EditionNo Mbappe, No Chance? Real Madrid on Ropes Against Man City
Mbappé has missed three matches due to a knee sprain since December and aims to return in the Champions League second leg, while several teammates are also injured.
- On Monday, Real Madrid said Kylian Mbappe is not expected to feature at the Santiago Bernabeu against Manchester City after missing training at Valdebebas.
- Mbappe has missed Madrid's last three matches and recently travelled to Paris for tests and conservative treatment, undergoing non-surgical rehab with a cautious return planned.
- Alvaro Carreras has been ruled out after a calf muscle injury, while Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Dani Ceballos and David Alaba are also recovering.
- No clear timeline remains for Mbappe's return, although Spanish media suggest he is targeting the return leg next week, leaving Madrid's attacking options uncertain.
- Limited running with a French coach showed Mbappe traveled to Paris last week for tests and conservative treatment, rejoining the squad this morning.
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HAALAND NEARING RETURN AHEAD OF REAL MADRID CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASH
Emirates 24/7- Erling Haaland is expected to return to the Manchester City squad for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid, after spending the past weekend training to improve his speed.The Norwegian striker did not travel with the team for Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round victory over Newcastle, as manager Pep Guardiola opted for player rotation. This marked Haaland's second absence in three matches, having also missed th…
The club has not officially announced how long Carreras will be out.
UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Real Madrid’s Carreras to miss Man City clash, Mbappe not training
Real Madrid will head into the clash against Manchester City with several absentees, with Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Ceballos and David Alaba all currently recovering from injuries.
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