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Ryan Dabbs

Manchester City already have an advantage in Champions League against Real Madrid - with key four players at risk of second leg suspension

Pep Guardiola celebrates Manchester City's win over Newcastle United.

Manchester City head into their Champions League against Real Madrid with an early advantage, with four players from the Spanish side at risk of being suspended for the second leg.

In the Champions League, players who pick up three yellow cards in that season's competition will receive a one-game suspension, with all players' accumulated cards wiped following the conclusion of the quarter-finals. This means it is impossible to miss the final due to the yellow card rule. 

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