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Manchester Evening News
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Marcus Banks

Man City fans love Pep Guardiola team selection decision vs Real Madrid

Manchester City fans are delighted to see Phil Foden included in the starting XI for tonight's crucial Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

City take a slender lead into the second leg after goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus at the Bernabeu. Guardiola has made four changes to the side that defeated Zinedine Zidane's men back in February.

Fernandinho comes into defence to partner Aymeric Laporte, with Eric Garcia named among the substitutes after the City boss revealed the Spaniard rejected the offer of a new contract.

Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez drop to the bench with Raheem Sterling and Foden coming into the side.

Foden was in inspired form during the 4-0 win against Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp's men were crowned champions and fans are expecting another top performance from the youngster to secure progression to the next round.

Manchester City starting XI vs Real Madrid: Ederson, Walker, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Foden, Sterling, Jesus.

Bench: Bravo, Stones, Zinchenko, Bernardo, Mahrez, Otamendi, Garcia, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Palmer, Bernabe.

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