Wow! Mbappé and Bellingham took part in training at the Etihad. Comeback incoming?

Bad news for Manchester City's defense.

Details: Tomorrow at the Etihad Stadium, the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 between Manchester City and Real Madrid takes center stage. And aside from the intrigue of who will advance, fans are buzzing with speculation: will Real Madrid's two key stars, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, be fit to feature in tomorrow’s clash?

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Today, during the pre-match training session, both Mbappé and Bellingham rejoined the main group, taking part in full training with the squad. However, a final decision on their involvement against City will only be made a few hours before kick-off, depending on how they feel physically.

Real Madrid go into the second leg with a commanding three-goal advantage from the first match, giving Arbeloa the option not to risk the fitness of Mbappé and Bellingham. Still, encounters at this level always demand the presence of the very best players in the starting eleven.

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