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Mbappé and Bellingham Named in Real Madrid Squad for Man City Second Leg

Guardiola cancels the eve-of-game session to prioritize recovery.

Overview

  • Real Madrid travel to the Etihad with a 3-0 aggregate lead from the first leg, earned through Federico Valverde’s hat-trick in Madrid.
  • Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are included in Alvaro Arbeloa’s 26-man travelling squad after knee and thigh injuries kept them out of the opener.
  • Mbappé trained with the group and could be used off the bench, while Real also welcome back Álvaro Carreras and David Alaba and leave out Ferland Mendy and Raúl Asencio.
  • Pep Guardiola scrapped Monday training, citing the congested schedule, and said players who lack belief in a comeback should stay home.
  • City will train on Tuesday before the match, with Guardiola stressing defensive solidity and a measured approach as they attempt to overturn the deficit.