Erling Haaland expected to recover ahead of crucial Man City clash with Real Madrid

Manchester City received a significant boost ahead of their crucial Champions League match against Real Madrid with striker Erling Haaland returning to training after concerns over a knee injury sustained during a recent match against Newcastle United. Despite initial fears, Pep Guardiola reported that Haaland appeared to be fine, as he participated fully in training and was seen smiling after the injury scare. Alongside Haaland, City welcomed back Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, and Jack Grealish, all of whom had missed previous games due to injuries. Guardiola acknowledged the challenge ahead, admitting that City has only a '1% chance' of advancing to the knockout stages, needing to win by two goals at the Santiago Bernabeu. New signing Omar Marmoush shone in the Newcastle match, scoring a hat-trick, which underscored City's attacking potential despite Haaland's earlier concerns. Guardiola emphasized the need for the team to seize their slim opportunity in the upcoming match against Madrid.