Champions League playoff: Real Madrid’s squad to face Man City in Spain confirmed

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Champions League playoff: Real Madrid’s squad to face Man City in Spain confirmed

Real Madrid’s squad for their UEFA Champions League play-off second-leg tie against Manchester City in Spain on Wednesday night has been released.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti announced the squad in a post via the club’s website on Tuesday.

Ancelotti has included Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba in the squad to face Pep Guardiola’s side at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Both defenders missed the first-leg encounter last week due to injury.

The first leg ended 3-2 in favour of Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.

The winner of the two-legged fixture will advance to the Round of 16.

Real Madrid squad against Manchester City:

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Alaba, Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Asencio.

Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Ceballos.

Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim.