Spanish coach Álvaro Arbeloa has announced the official squad for Real Madrid that will face Manchester City in the decisive second leg of the Champions League round of 16, following a positive result in the first leg. Arbeloa relies on a balanced mix of experience and youth in his squad to ensure the team's progress to the next round.

The squad includes a significant call-up of young talents to fill the defensive gaps the team has recently encountered, along with boosting the attacking strength, making this match an important test for Arbeloa this season in his quest to win the club's favorite continental title.

Real Madrid's squad for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester City:

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois - Andriy Lunin - Fran Gonzalez.

Defense: Dani Carvajal - David Alaba - Alexander Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, Fran Garcia - Antonio Rüdiger - Dean Housen - Diego Aguado - Mario Rivas.

Midfield: Jude Bellingham - Eduardo Camavinga - Federico Valverde - Aurélien Tchouaméni - Arda Güler - Sistiero - Manuel Ángel - Palacios - Thiago Pitarch.

Attack: Vinicius Junior - Kylian Mbappé - Gonzalo Garcia - Brahim Diaz - Mastantuno.

The return of French star Kylian Mbappé after a three-week absence due to injury provides a strong addition to the front line, giving Arbeloa diverse and capable offensive options to exploit gaps in Manchester City's defense.

The squad also includes the presence of English international Jude Bellingham, who has fully recovered, to be a key figure in leading the team's midfield, representing good news for Real Madrid fans ahead of this crucial encounter.

The squad sees the absence of Brazilian star Rodrygo, midfielder Dani Ceballos, as well as Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, and Raúl Asensio.