Champions League: Kylian Mbappe returns to Real Madrid squad for Man City but Jude Bellingham will sit out despite traveling

Bellingham was included in Real’s traveling occasion for Tuesday’s fixture but boss Alvaro Arbeloa mentioned he will not characteristic towards City.

“Bellingham wanted to come with his team-mates to be with the team. He will continue and do part of the training, but he won’t be available tomorrow,” Arbeola advised a information convention.

“Mbappe is already available, so you will see him. I am eager to have him on the field, to enjoy him and his goals, but also in the game, he will be a very important player.”

Bellingham’s absence had raised doubts about his availability for England’s buddies later this month against Uruguay and Japan.

Arbeloa mentioned he was “very happy” to see Bellingham “getting closer” to a return and acknowledged his presence will elevate Real’s squad for the sport.

“It will be very important for his team-mates to see him training today and tomorrow before the match, at half-time, or afterwards,” he added.

“He is a player who will be one of the leaders, and he already is. It’s very important that he is here with us.”

Real journey to Manchester in command of the tie, having won the first leg 3-0 at the Bernabeu final Wednesday when Federico Valverde scored a first-half hat-trick.

The margin of victory might have been larger, but City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved Vinicius Jr’s penalty early within the second half.