Pep Guardiola issues "good" Kyle Walker update ahead of Real Madrid clash

The stakes are high, and everything is still to play for after the sides traded blows, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw in Madrid just a week ago.

Walker has been absent from City's lineup for the past five games due to an injury sustained in England's defeat to Brazil last month. However, he made a return to the bench in the side's 5-1 victory over Luton on Saturday.

Nathan Ake has also been sidelined since picking up a calf injury against Arsenal last month but joined Walker as a substitute against the Hatters at the Etihad Stadium last weekend.

Addressing reporters ahead of the blockbuster showdown against Los Blancos, the City boss stated, «I am going to wait and see the training and in the last one or two training sessions see how he looks.

»But he looks good, his face, his mood. I don't know from the bench, from the beginning [of the match] if he will be with us tomorrow. But that's incredibly good news. We have the final training at 4 and then we will decide."

Walker has been determined to make himself available to play some part in the clash with Madrid, given his pivotal role in neutralising Vinicius Junior last season, particularly in the 4-0 victory at the Etihad.

The defending European Champions will also welcome back defensive midfielder Rodri for the midweek encounter, having rested him for the Premier League fixture against Luton.

It is understood that the 27-year-old Spaniard had requested that Guardiola give him a rest after the high-octane first leg as he was