Real Madrid has confirmed that Lucas Vazquez is the latest defensive player to suffer an injury, meaning Carlo Ancelotti's side is down to the bare bones for its Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Real Madrid spent most of their clash with Atletico Madrid pressing high, in part due to the low defensive line set by Diego Simeone. Rarely has Carlo Ancelotti dropped his team deeper though,

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid's habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors' defence ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff.