Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is without Nathan Ake for Tuesday night's clash with Real Madrid. The Dutch defender limped off during Saturday's victory over Leeds United having just recently come back from a hamstring injury.
Ake did not feature in the training squad on Monday and has not travelled to Madrid. Other than that, Guardiola has a full-strength squad from which to pick his XI.
Erling Haaland may have suffered an off-day on Saturday but he is likely to fancy a return to form against Real. ALSO READ: Guardiola warns City players after Rodri claim Here is how MEN Sport predicts City will line up at the Bernabeu. Goalkeeper - Ederson No surprises here as we expect the Brazilian to start in Madrid.
His rest against West Ham last week should stand the City 'keeper in good stead for what could be a tough night in the Spanish capital. Defenders - Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji With Ake on the sidelines, Akanji looks the likely candidate to start at left-back.