Mbappé and Bellingham in Real Madrid squad for second leg against Man City after injuries

Mbappé and Bellingham in Real Madrid squad for second leg against Man City after injuries

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is back in Real Madrid's squad for the second leg against Manchester City in the Champions League's round of 16 on Tuesday.

Associated Press Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts during a Champions League playoff soccer match soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Rocha) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe runs with the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses)

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The France striker hasn't played since Feb. 21 because of a knee problem. He has missed five matches in all competitions, includingMadrid's 3-0 win over Cityin the first leg last week.

Mbappé was selected in a 26-man squad announced by Madrid on Monday. Also included was England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been sidelined since Feb. 1 because of a thigh injury.

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Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa will conduct his pre-match news conference later Monday, when he might give an indication if Mbappé and Bellingham are healthy enough to start at Etihad Stadium.

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