Erling Haaland missed Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid on Wednesday, as Pep Guardiola's side missed their star striker badly. Haaland, 24, suffered a knee injury towards the end of City's 4-0 win against Newcastle last weekend.

Manchester City's prospects of overcoming Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League playoff have been dealt a major blow with Erling Haaland only fit enough for the bench. Haaland, who scored both goals in City's 3-2 home defeat in the first leg,

Erling Haaland was a surprise omission from Manchester City's squad to face Real Madrid in the Champions League, with the striker feeling discomfort in his knee.

Following Manchester City’s extraordinary 3-3 draw at home to Feyenoord in the Champions League last November, when they threw away a 3-0 lead in 15 crazy minutes at the end of the group tie, there was concern in the dressing room.