Team News: Carlos Tevez drops out for Manchester City

Carlos Tevez has been dropped to the Manchester City bench for this evening's must-win Champions League encounter with Real Madrid.

The Argentine's place has gone to Edin Dzeko, who will partner Sergio Aguero.

In defence, former Brazilian international Maicon will start at full-back.

Visiting Madrid will start with Cristiano Ronaldo in a free role. The Portuguese international was sent off twice at the Etihad Stadium during his spell as a Manchester United player.

Man City: Hart; Maicon, Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic; Kolarov, Yaya Toure, Silva, Nasri; Dzeko, Aguero

R Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Coentrao; Khedira, Alonso; Di Maria, Modric, Ronaldo; Benzema