Real Madrid's defensive injury crisis deepened ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit to face Manchester City as defender Lucas Vazquez was ruled out with a thigh injury.

Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti has released his side's squad to face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League playoffs first leg tie on Tuesday.

Defending UCL title holders Real Madrid travel to Manchester to play a struggling City in the opening knockout match.

Real Madrid's clash against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage play-offs was an instant classic. Los Blancos sealed a 3-2 comeback win at the Etihad on February 11. Erling Haaland scored twice for City (19',