There was mixed news for Madrid ahead of their Champions League knockout phase playoff against Manchester City, who have a key injury concern.
Real Madrid suffered a new setback in their bid to win a second LaLiga title in succession on Saturday, when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Osasuna. Despite Kylian Mbappé’s early strike for Carlo Ancelotti’s team, Ante Budimir’s penalty secured a draw for the home team after Jude Bellingham had been shown a straight red card.
The result in Pamplona means Atlético Madrid and Barcelona both have the opportunity to move above Los Blancos at the top of LaLiga before the end of matchday 24.
While Madrid’s title hopes were taking a dent, however, their chances of progressing past Manchester City to the Champions League round of 16 were simultaneously given a potential boost by the news that Erling Haaland may not be available for Wednesday’s knockout phase playoff second leg in Spain.
Pep Guardiola’s team have been in dire form of late but roared back into top gear with a 4-0 home thrashing of Newcastle United on Saturday. While you might have expected Haaland to be among the goals, the Norwegian only managed a late assist for James McAtee, with January signing Omar Marmoush netting a hat-trick.
Erling Haaland injured: what happened and how serious is it?
However, there was potential bad news for Haaland and City in the closing moments as the striker was forced off with two minutes left to play. The 24-year-old pulled up after sprinting to press Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, requiring medical attention after grabbing his knee in pain.
He later limped off the field after applauding the City fans at full time, fueling fears he may not be fit for Wednesday’s crunch playoff clash.
City already have a mountain to climb after losing 3-2 in the home leg, which they had been 2-1 up in with four minutes left to play.
Will Erling Haaland play for Manchester City against Real Madrid?
There has been no word on the extent of Haaland’s injury just yet, but it will certainly be one to keep an eye on in the coming hours and days.
wiuacmpry
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this up with african people. mmm is this relating any way I've seen your girl
Balondoor
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We wish him good and hopefully can play
Neitsizozumvu
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Do you even know what the word assessment means. Go back to school fool
Dont speak about football if u dont know anything about it...go watch cartoon
GaddafiJamal
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Haaland absence return for second leg at Los Blancos might be in favor of Man City because apart from being in the score sheet he doesn't contribute much to the overall team success, Haaland in my personal opinion is not the type of player needed in Gladiolas team
You Don’t Have Sense 🤧🤮
GaddafiJamal
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a blessing in disguise if he doesnt return in time to face Madrid
You’re A F**L 🤧🤮
GaddafiJamal
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HAALAND PLAY OR HE PLAY WHAT CITY IS OUT AND THAT'S IT
I Like The Energy 😂
yzi
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Haaland absence return for second leg at Los Blancos might be in favor of Man City because apart from being in the score sheet he doesn't contribute much to the overall team success, Haaland in my personal opinion is not the type of player needed in Gladiolas team
he scored 2 goals against Madrid
yzi
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first leg they were defeated while he play, does it matter to Madrid if he play or not
but he scored 2 goals
Caoaceklpy
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Haaland absence return for second leg at Los Blancos might be in favor of Man City because apart from being in the score sheet he doesn't contribute much to the overall team success, Haaland in my personal opinion is not the type of player needed in Gladiolas team
Fully agree with you. I believe he's the reason why the team is struggling. He goes 30 minutes without touching the ball. Just imagine the impact of that on the team..
miybclmu
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binepruy
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first leg they were defeated while he play, does it matter to Madrid if he play or not
Tidbeknpy
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Madrid has a porous defence. We just need to keep a clean sheet in Madrid and score a minimum of two goals and we will be through to the next round
Singapore1183229
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HAALAND PLAY OR HE PLAY WHAT CITY IS OUT AND THAT'S IT
Is the game over without playing.
bijoy93
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Stay humble bro. Anything can still happen. This is football. Less your ego!
agree
Maoaioruyz
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Your y 75
Tabestz
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I think Man City will do ok if Omar play as striker.but having two strikers is plus point
Blaqpablo
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HAALAND PLAY OR HE PLAY WHAT CITY IS OUT AND THAT'S IT
It's just one goal advantage
Zaybcdenu
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
slm
Fupensuy
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if haaland was play number 7 today,he will be the one that scored 3goals
keakprstuz
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HAALAND PLAY OR HE PLAY WHAT CITY IS OUT AND THAT'S IT
litaklpsyz
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mad
Kayboi1990
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humble haaland please stay with your injury for the rest of the season
That’s too harsh
ngc3bo
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Good. So no excuses, right?
Yeah
ngc3bo
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stupid assesement
Do you even know what the word assessment means. Go back to school fool
nuebklnps
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
Evanskelly1994
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a blessing in disguise if he doesnt return in time to face Madrid
Nonsense fan
Suyalmptuy
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humble haaland please stay with your injury for the rest of the season
sokbeilnor
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Haaland will be fine. And he is going to play against Real Madrid.
Kayboi1990
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No city fan will celebrate Haaland’s injury, you all misinterpreting. We know he’s gem and he contributes a lot to the team but his injury and the way city displayed against Newcastle today might just be a good sign. Big regards to Real Madrid but this is football. Anything can still happen.
/MADRIDISTA
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Stay humble bro. Anything can still happen. This is football. Less your ego!
lol
Kayboi1990
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I hope they won’t be any excuses like because Haaland didn’t play?
Stay humble bro. Anything can still happen. This is football. Less your ego!
Neitsizozumvu
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That might be a good thing for Man City. They'll be pressing with high energy with Phil Foden, Savnho and Marmoush
stupid assesement
Neitsizozumvu
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Haaland absence return for second leg at Los Blancos might be in favor of Man City because apart from being in the score sheet he doesn't contribute much to the overall team success, Haaland in my personal opinion is not the type of player needed in Gladiolas team
Stupid! You are instead not the kind of fan city need to keep...go free weak hearts
youngmelly
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Champ will be back
Neitsizozumvu
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a blessing in disguise if he doesnt return in time to face Madrid
stupid fan go change ur bagde
/MADRIDISTA
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I can see Man City fans celebrating Haaland’s injury. I hope there won’t be any excuses like Haaland didn’t play that’s why???
Emperor10
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He will play to win
/MADRIDISTA
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Harland not being available is bad news for Madrid though 😅
I hope they won’t be any excuses like because Haaland didn’t play?
Fikcdemny
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he's afraid of Rudiger.hala Madrid the great whites 🤍🤍🤍🤍
/MADRIDISTA
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That might be a good thing for Man City. They'll be pressing with high energy with Phil Foden, Savnho and Marmoush
Good. So no excuses, right?
/MADRIDISTA
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a blessing in disguise if he doesnt return in time to face Madrid
okay. Hope when we thrash you, you won’t say because Haaland didn’t play, right?
MANCITY27Ttoo
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a blessing in disguise if he doesnt return in time to face Madrid
pium
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Harland not being available is bad news for Madrid though 😅
pasaelnsz
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with or withiout him, city you are out
Vooacdipsy
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Haaland absence return for second leg at Los Blancos might be in favor of Man City because apart from being in the score sheet he doesn't contribute much to the overall team success, Haaland in my personal opinion is not the type of player needed in Gladiolas team
Yonlnpst
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Haarland was not limping off the field. He will be in Madrid, no worries. 👍
ngc3bo
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That might be a good thing for Man City. They'll be pressing with high energy with Phil Foden, Savnho and Marmoush
Kayboi1990
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City victory and Haaland injury blow today seems like a good omen for city ahead Madrid clash. Just saying 🤷🏻♂️
Kayboi1990
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City victory and Haaland seems like a good omen ahead of Madrid clash. Just saying 🤷🏻♂️