Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid injury news for Manchester City clash

Los Blancos will host the English side in second-leg of the playoff round.

After going behind twice at the Etihad, the holders managed to rally back and have returned to the Spanish capital with a 3-2 victory by displaying their unwavering Champions League credentials.

When it comes to European knockout games, Real Madrid have at least some precedent to fall back on in the match. They have won the away first leg 39 times and have only lost twice.

Real Madrid have advanced from 37 of their 39 European knockout matches when they win the first leg. Their ability to pull themselves back into the game despite going down is what makes them one of the elite teams in the competition.

Considering they will play at home and with a goal lead, they will have a big advantage going into the second leg. The team from Madrid will hope to secure their place in the last 16.

Los Blancos have also been handed an injury boost. Two star players have returned to practice and should be fit to face City in the second leg of the Champions League. Both of them come back despite suffering major injuries.

Real Madrid injury news vs Manchester City for Champions League second-leg playoff game

Both David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, who were out for the first leg due to injuries, participated in full training on Monday, which was a wonderful sight for Los Blancos fans. Both are anticipated to be available for the English champions’ visit.

The same cannot be said for Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, who have both been sidelined for an extended period of time due to knee issues and Lucas Vazquez, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury.

While it makes sense that Carlo Ancelotti would be cautious with David Alaba, the return of a healthy Rudiger might let the Real Madrid manager move Aurelien Tchouameni back to midfield. Meanwhile, the Austrian could enter the game as a substitute.

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