Manchester City faces a major setback ahead of their Champions League second leg against Real Madrid, as Swiss defender Manuel Akanji will be sidelined for eight to ten weeks.

Key Defensive Blow for City

Akanji suffered an injury during the first-leg clash at the Etihad Stadium, where Pep Guardiola’s side fell 2-3 to Real Madrid. The center-back was forced off at halftime due to a muscle issue and is set to undergo surgery this Saturday.

His absence poses a significant defensive challenge for Manchester City, who already struggled against Los Blancos' high-powered attack. With this latest setback, a comeback at the Santiago Bernabéu now looks even more difficult for the English champions.