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Haaland Working on Pace Ahead of Real Madrid Showdown
Pep Guardiola is managing Erling Haaland's minutes to preserve fitness for the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg against Real Madrid and the Carabao Cup final.
- On Saturday, Erling Haaland was omitted from Manchester City's squad as Pep Guardiola gave him the night off to rediscover his pace before the Champions League trip to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
- After a midweek match, City decided not to risk Haaland for the Newcastle trip, marking his second absence in three matches after missing Leeds United on Feb 28 with a knock.
- Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, cited Haaland's ankle problem and preference for training rhythm, noting 'He has a problem with his ankle, a little bit swollen, but he s nearly back'.
- Guardiola framed the omission as part of season-long load management, resting Haaland and several senior players ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley later this month.
- Transfer rumours have intensified focus on Haaland ahead of the Madrid tie, prompting Pep Guardiola to stress his central role in City's offensive structure amid distraction.
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