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Man City v Real Madrid team news: Cristiano Ronaldo out as City miss star midfielder
REAL MADRID will be without Cristiano Ronaldo as he has suffered a thigh injury which will keep him out of the Champions League first leg.
Manuel Pellegrini and Zinedine Zidane will face off at the Etihad tonight
The Portuguese superstar was seen on the pitch before the game but he was in his suit and tie and visibly limping.
City meanwhile welcome back Vincent Kompany who replaces Eliaquim Mangala at the centre of defence.
Real Madrid: Keylor Navas, Carvajal, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Bale, Lucas Vázquez, Benzema.
Subs: Casilla, Varane, James, Kovacic, Jesé, Isco, Danilo.