Mbappe Returns, Bellingham Sits Out for Real vs City
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- Kylian Mbappe is available for Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Manchester City after recovering from a left knee sprain sustained in late February.
- Jude Bellingham will not play against Manchester City despite traveling with Real Madrid, as he continues recovery from a hamstring injury originally expected to last four weeks.
- Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Mbappe's return and Bellingham's absence, stating the midfielder will train with the team but won't feature in the match.
- Real Madrid head into the second leg with a 3-0 aggregate lead after Federico Valverde's first-half hat-trick in the first leg at the Bernabeu.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a penalty from Vinicius Jr in the second half of the first leg, preventing an even larger deficit for Manchester City.
Why it matters: Mbappe’s return strengthens Real Madrid’s attack for a tie they already dominate, while Bellingham’s continued absence delays his comeback to both club and potentially England’s upcoming friendlies, affecting squad dynamics at a critical stage.
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