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Manchester City Faces Uphill Battle Against Real Madrid
3/17/2026
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Story summary
- Manchester City must overturn a 3-0 deficit in the second leg against Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid arrives in strong form, having won four of their last five matches, while Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are unavailable.
- Erling Haaland has just four goals in 17 appearances for Manchester City.
- Pep Guardiola's tactics have faced scrutiny after a draw with West Ham.
- City is without Josko Gvardiol.
