Haaland, Savinho, Stones - Man City injury news and return dates after Real Madrid defeat

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Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League after a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City bowed out of the Champions League on Tuesday night as they lost 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid. City started brightly but when Bernardo Silva was sent off on 20 minutes for a handball, and Vinicius Jr scored the resulting penalty, it was always going to be an uphill battle.

Erling Haaland equalised before the break to give City a glimmer of hope. But with 10 men it was difficult and Vinicius Jr delivered the sucker-punch at the end with a close range effort sealing the win.

City must dust themselves down and go again with the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal coming up on Sunday. Ahead of that game, MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest injury news from the City camp.

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Erling Haaland

Injury: Fatigue

Haaland was substituted midway through the second half while City were chasing the game. This raised some eyebrows and led Pep Guardiola to be asked in his post-match press conference whether the striker was injured. City's boss insisted the Norwegian was fit and will be fine to play at the weekend.

Potential return date: March 22 vs Arsenal

Max Alleyne

Injury: Knock

Alleyne travelled to Madrid last week but was not in the squad at West Ham or in the home fixture against Real.

Potential return date: March 22 vs Arsenal

Savinho

Injury: Hamstring

The winger was taken off at half time in the defeat to Real Madrid last week and while that was a tactical change, the Brazilian felt his hamstring and was deemed not fit enough to travel to West Ham. He returned to the bench on Tuesday night.

Potential return date: Returned

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 Erling Haaland of Manchester City gestures during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

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John Stones

Injury: Ankle

The England felt his ankle in training last week so was left out of the West Ham game as a precaution. Stones started a week ago at Newcastle in the FA Cup and returned to the bench on Tuesday night.

Potential return date: Returned

Rico Lewis

Injury: Ankle

Lewis was pictured training with the squad last week but did not make the trip to Madrid or the London Stadium. "Rico still has a little bit of swelling in the ankle," said Guardiola ahead of the trip to West Ham. He returned to the bench on Tuesday night.

Potential return date: Returned

Josko Gvardiol

Injury: Leg

Gvardiol is a long-term absentee for City having fractured his leg in the January draw with Chelsea. The defender is in a race against the clock to be back before the end of the season and this summer's World Cup.

Potential return date: May/June

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