
Most of the squad is available for Carlo Ancelotti to select, although Diario AS did note that Mariano, Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard (who is still recovering from the surgery) are not travelling as part of the squad. That being said, none of the trio have played a significant role for Ancelotti and are unlikely to be sorely missed. The good news for Madridistas is that all three of their starters that are in doubt for the match have travelled. Casemiro missed Real Madrid’s match with Osasuna with a muscle problem, while David Alaba came off during it with a hamstring issue.
The latter will be gameday decision for Ancelotti and was training with the ball on Sunday morning, albeit alone and lightly. Casemiro meanwhile has been doing gym work and is also likely to be last-minute decision. FerlandMendy is already exercising with the group however and likely to make the match, having also missed the Osasuna match.
However, for their part, Mendy and Marcelo already seem to be recovered from the physical problems they had after the game against Chelsea and that caused them to miss the games against Sevilla and Osasuna, while Gareth Bale, who fell at the last minute of the last call, and Jesús Vallejo, once the coronavirus is over, also travel.

Real Madrid are however sweating over the fitness of David Alaba with reports in Spain suggesting the Austria star will not play against Manchester City on Tuesday night. Colliding over two legs for a place in the Champions League final, the Spanish giants are primed and ready to jet over to Manchester.
Without a La Liga game at the weekend, the runaway leaders were afforded some extra rest time while City made light work of relegation-threatened Watford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. It was ideal preparation for the impending showdown as Gabriel Jesus found his shooting boots with four goals.
However, if Real are to stop him and the other attacking weapons at Pep Guardiola's disposal, it appears they will have to do so without Alaba. A marquee summer signing from Bayern Munich, the 29-year-old has been a consistent performer at the Santiago Bernabeu alongside regular centre-back partner Eder Militao.
The Austrian defender has played 44 games in all competitions. The most recent of his appearances came last Wednesday when he scored against Osasuna - but was taken off at half-time after picking up what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
Speaking at the time, Real manager Carlo Ancelotti said: "We are optimistic with [David] Alaba. He had a strain, we took him off as a precaution." However, while the Italian initially downplayed that potential setback, several follow-up reports are suggesting he will not be fit enough to face the Premier League champions.
On the other hand, Casemiro has not appeared for Real Madrid since the second leg of their quarter-final against Chelsea.Casemiro, For his part, he had a blow that has made him miss the last two league games. He has worked in the gym and has not yet touched the ball, that’s why it seems difficult for him to play.
With all being said, David Alaba and Casemiroremain serious doubts for the game after struggling through Madrid’s latest training session at Valdebebas.Casemiro and Alaba will travel to England for the fixture but a decision regarding their fitness will be made in the final hour as they are said to be struggling with injuries.

Meanwhile Ancelotti announced the definitive squad list that traveled to Manchester for the Champions League semi-final first leg clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium which will be played on Tuesday night, 9:00pm CEST.
REAL MADRID SQUAD:
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fuidias.
Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Vallejo, Nacho, Marcelo and F. Mendy.
Midfielders: Kroos, Modrić, Casemiro, Valverde, Lucas V., D. Ceballos, Isco and Camavinga.
Forwards: Benzema, Asensio, Bale, Vini Jr. and Rodrygo.
A for the referee IstvánKovács has been appointed to oversee the Champions League semi-final first leg clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium (Tuesday, 9:00pm CEST). It will be the first time that the Romanian official takes charge of a madridista fixture in the competition.

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