With the Biggest Champions League fixture on the horizon, Real Madrid and Manchester City both look to prepare for the showdown with Real Madrid handed a boost after securing the Copa Del Rey trophy against Osasuna after their 2-1 victory.
Real Madrid has barred itself from celebrating the trophy with complete focus on the Champions League against Manchester City just three days after Madrid lifted the Spanish Cup.
Real Madrid has been handed some boost in terms of players returning from the injury. David Alaba who was doubtful for Manchester City after the relapse of his injury had not only recovered but helped Madrid in the Final against Osasuna.
Their other defender Ferland Mendy has been sidelined for nearly three months following his injury Reports suggest that he is back on the training ground preparing for the crucial match against City.
These two defenders Ferland Mendy and David Alaba had been the crucial part of Carlo Ancelotti's team who lifted the 2022 Champions League trophy besting Liverpool. Ferland Mendy was crucial against Manchester City assisting two goals against City in 2022. His recovery might give Ancelloti some edge in that full-back area.
City has been in ultimate form this season they have cruised past the League leaders Arsenal in quite some fashion beating them 4-1 in the Etihad Stadium. The humiliation City endured last season at the hands of Reall Madrid might be some motivating factor for Manchester City, they might take full advantage if any of the opposition team is injured
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