Real Madrid are looking progress into the Champions League last 16 at the expense of Manchester City tonight. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are favourites after Madrid overcame City 3-2 in the first leg, having staged yet another late comeback in this competition. The European champions have been beset by injuries this season but have recently been handed a boost. Both David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger have returned to training and will be in the squad for Wednesday’s clash.
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Both defenders sat out of the 1-1 draw with Osasuna in which Jude Bellingham was sent off for comments made to the match official. The England international, however, will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Premier League giants. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. Injured: Carvajal, Militao, Vazquez.
