Another daunting trip to the Spanish capital awaits Manchester City on Tuesday night, as they square off against holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Pep Guardiola's side taught Bayern Munich a footballing lesson in the last eight, sealing a 4-1 aggregate win thanks to a 3-0 success at the Etihad Stadium before a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena.
Still on course for a domestic and continental treble this season, the Citizens extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points on Saturday courtesy of a 2-1 win over Leeds United.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Los Blancos, who put four past Chelsea without reply over the two legs of their quarter-final.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
Nathan Ake had only just recovered from a hamstring injury before dropping to the turf with an ostensibly identical problem against Leeds early in the second half. The Dutchman was able to walk off unaided and returned to the bench with an ice pack on his leg, but he has been left out of the squad for the trip to Madrid.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: May 9 (vs. Real Madrid)
Twenty-one-year-old midfield prospect Cole Palmer is currently experiencing "disturbances" in his ankle, according to Guardiola, but the England youth international has made the journey to Madrid and may be in with a chance of making the matchday squad.
MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST
Manchester City have no suspended players for the first leg.
Ben Knapton
