City missed Kyle Walker’s pace and experience in their 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu last week, but he was on the bench for their 5-1 win over Luton on Saturday. The 33-year-old is eager to start against Real Madrid, but Guardiola has yet to make a decision on the right-back position. Guardiola mentioned that Walker is feeling much better after his injury, but they will assess his fitness in the next few days to avoid risking a long-term injury. Stones did not make the bench on Saturday due to some minor issues, as revealed by Guardiola.

Kevin De Bruyne missed the first leg against Real due to illness but played on Saturday and was substituted 15 minutes from time. Guardiola jokingly mentioned that he is the boss, and De Bruyne had no say in staying on the pitch. In the text, there is a mention of watching sports events through various providers, as well as an invitation to join a WhatsApp community to receive Mirror Football content and special offers. The community also provides users with a Privacy Notice and the option to leave the community if they are not satisfied.