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Manchester Metropolis vs Madrid group information
Defender Abdukodir Khusanov, midfielder Nico Gonzalez and ahead Omar Marmoush may make their European debuts for Metropolis after being added to their Champions League squad.
Centre-back Vitor Reis turned the most costly Brazilian defender in historical past when he arrived from Palmeiras for £29.6 million in January, however the 19-year-old has not been registered for the Champions League.
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— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) February 10, 2025
Gonzalez’s first look for the membership lasted 22 minutes earlier than he was withdrawn with a difficulty throughout the 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win at third-tier Leyton Orient on Saturday, and supervisor Pep Guardiola hopes the Spaniard could have recovered.
Key midfielder Rodri was a shock new addition to their European squad for the knockout stage however is unlikely to return for a number of months because the Spain worldwide continues his restoration from a severe knee harm.
Goalkeeper Ederson has been sidelined for Metropolis this month however may return, whereas centre-back Nathan Ake and winger Jeremy Doku are doubts.
Actual Madrid’s checklist of defensive absentees lengthened throughout their 1-1 draw at residence to Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.
Proper-back Lucas Vazquez suffered a left hamstring harm, with 19-year-old midfielder Chema Andres added to their travelling social gathering in his place.
Supervisor Carlo Ancelotti had already been with out Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on the again, so nearly all of the guests’ defence might be made up of gamers unfamiliar with their positions.
Ancelotti praised 21-year-old Raul Asencio and Aurélien Tchouameni – normally a midfielder – for his or her performances at centre-back towards Atleti.
“For Tuesday’s recreation, we’ve got to see the restoration of those that have performed,” he mentioned, showing to trace that the likes of Ferland Mendy may additionally now be in rivalry to begin. “Those that haven’t performed right now have a bonus to play on Tuesday.”
The state of affairs may make it crucial that Tchouameni, Camavinga and Rudiger keep away from bookings, which might droop them from the second leg.
Manchester Metropolis vs Actual Madrid anticipated line-ups
Man Metropolis beginning XI: Ortega, Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland
Actual Madrid beginning XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Tchouameni, Mendy, Camavinga, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe
How you can watch Man Metropolis vs Madrid: Stay stream, TV channel
Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time, with stay protection on Amazon Prime Video commencing at 18:30.
