Sports · 17 March 2026
Mbappe returns Real Madrid, plays bench role vs City.
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Real Madrid's Champions League hopes receive a boost as Kylian Mbappe returns, offering pace to exploit Man City's defence. Mbappe, recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for five games since 21 February, will play a part from the bench tonight. Jude Bellingham, however, remains unavailable for selection despite travelling to the Etihad Stadium.
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