- Manchester City could face disciplinary action from Uefa after cancelling a training session ahead of their Champions League second leg match against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
- Manager Pep Guardiola made the unusual decision to give his players the day off, meaning only captain Bernardo Silva was present at the Etihad training ground for media duties.
- City breached Uefa rules which require media access to at least 15 minutes of team preparation the day before a match, despite providing footage from a previous session.
- Guardiola explained his decision was due to the team's busy schedule, including recent travel to Madrid and London, insisting he wanted to prioritise player recovery.
- Bernardo Silva supported the decision, stating the manager has done this before when he felt it was best for the team, allowing players to rest and clear their minds.
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