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MANCHESTER CITY-REAL MADRID

Cristiano out of Etihad semi-final

The Portuguese player has failed to completely recover from the hamstring problems he sustained in last week's LaLiga game against Villarreal

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo
PAUL ELLISAFP

A major surprise and a disappointment for Real Madrid with the news that Cristiano Ronaldo will not start tonight's Champions League game at the Etihad.

The player from Madrid is apparently still not 100% completely recovered from the hamstring strain he sustained last week at the Bernabeu.

26/04/16 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE  PARTIDO IDA SEMIFINAL  MANCHESTER CITY - REAL MADRID  CRISTIANO RONALDO BANQUILLO LESION
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26/04/16 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PARTIDO IDA SEMIFINAL MANCHESTER CITY - REAL MADRID CRISTIANO RONALDO BANQUILLO LESIONJAVIER GANDULDIARIO AS

Despite a late fitness test, the player will play no role in the action tonight as Real Madrid face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.