Real Madrid confirm 26-man squad vs Man City as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham calls made

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Manchester City are aiming to overturn a three-goal deficit when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16

Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham have both been included in Real Madrid's travelling squad to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Mbappe and Bellingham both watched the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 from the stands as they recovered from injury.

Mbappe returned to training in Madrid at the beginning of last week. The Frenchman, who has scored 38 goals this campaign, missed the victory over Elche at the weekend. Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa did expect him to return for the City game after a knee injury.

Bellingham has struggled with a hamstring injury in recent weeks but will travel with the Real squad, albeit he is unlikely to start. Trent Alexander-Arnold also returns to England this week having been rested in the league at the weekend. There is also a return to Manchester for Alvaro Carreras.

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Manchester United's former academy full-back has been named in the squad after a slight calf injury ruled him out of the first leg. Ferland Mendy started the victory over City last week as Carreras recovered. However, he was replaced at half time with a muscle injury and is not in the travelling squad.

David Alaba also missed the first leg but has re-joined his teammates for this game. Long-term absentees Rodrygo, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos are not included in the squad.