Real Madrid rotated their squad ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Manchester City - but one key man was rested with a 'knock'.
Real Madrid had one eye on Manchester City when making a number of changes for their La Liga win over Mallorca this weekend, but one enforced selection hands Carlo Ancelotti an injury concern ahead of their trip to the Etihad.
ALSO READ: Klopp and Arteta attempt Man City title race mind games after Liverpool and Arsenal defeatsIn came Nacho, who is expected to replace the suspended Tchouameni on Wednesday against City, with Tchouameni advancing into his natural midfield position and scoring the only goal of the game. Camavinga, Carvajal and Vinicius came off the bench, as did Eder Militao - who returned from injury and is another in contention to play at centre-back in Manchester.
Having sat out the Mallorca game, Rodrygo could now be a doubt for the City return leg, and Ancelotti will offer an update on the forward's fitness when he faces the media in Manchester on Tuesday evening. Rodrygo is in the squad named on Monday, raising hopes for the visitors that he will be in contention.
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