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Erling Haaland is back but Pep Guardiola is sweating over a few

Erling Haaland will be recalled to the Manchester City starting lineup for tonight’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

Haaland will lead the attack after being rested completely for the 2-1 FA Cup fourth round win over Leyton Orient at the weekend.

Whilst Haaland is poised to spearhead Man City’s attack at the Etihad Stadium, it remains to be seen if January signing Nico Gonzalez will be available for selection.

“I hope so,” Guardiola said when asked if Nico will be available. “The kick was strong in this area. We have a few days, we will see.”

Kevin De Bruyne was a second half substitute in Man City’s win over Leyton Orient.

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Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne are all pushing for starts, whilst Guardiola could shift Manuel Akanji to right-back for more defensive solidity as Real Madrid tend to favour attacking down their left.

Meanwhile, Ederson, Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku and Oscar Bobb could feature having returned to training recently following spells on the sidelines.

However, Vitor Reis is ineligible after being left out of City’s updated Champions League squad that does include fellow January signings Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush.

Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Akanji, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Nico, Kovacic; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland

Doubts: Ederson, Bobb, Doku, Ake, Nico

Injured: Rodri

Ineligible: Reis

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Venue: Etihad Stadium

TV channel and live stream: Amazon Prime Video