UCL: Guardiola Says Man City Star Won't Play Against Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola

All players on Manchester City's roster, with the exception of defender Nathan Ake, have been cleared by manager Pep Guardiola to play in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.

On Wednesday night, the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Guardiola's team and Real Madrid will take place at the Etihad Stadium.

Real Madrid and Man City drew 1-1 in their first-leg matchup last week at the Santiago Bernabeu.

After being replaced in the 2-1 victory over Leeds on May 6, Ake was unable to travel to Madrid.

"Except Nathan, everyone is fit," Guardiola said at his pre-match press conference.

"I know they will be close to us because they know what this team has done over the last years," Guardiola added. "They will not leave us alone, I'm pretty sure.

"In bad moments, they will be with us and in the good, they will put us first.

"The way to put the pressure on our opponents is on our game. We play 11 versus 11 and our game will dictate what you have to do to reach the final. But of course, in the bad moments, they are there and will be there."