Real Madrid achieved a stunning 3-0 triumph over Manchester City on Wednesday, marking a significant first-round Champions League last 16 victory. However, the evening presented some challenges for the team. Several key players were unavailable for the Santiago Bernabeu stadium match, including Alvaro Carreras, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe.
Adding to the difficulties, Ferland Mendy’s absence was notable, as he began as a regular for the second consecutive game. Despite playing the full 90 minutes in Friday’s win against Celta Vigo, his body struggled to maintain the intensity of the first half against City. Consequently, Mendy was compelled to depart the game during the interval.
Fran Garcia stepped in as his replacement for the remainder of the contest. Real Madrid confirmed that Mendy’s injury “doesn’t look good,” raising concerns about his availability for future matches. This result against Manchester City underscores the difficulties the team is facing.
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