Real Madrid holds a strong 3-0 advantage in the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City. However, the team understands that no lead is secure in this elite tournament.
Alvaro Carreras is expected to join the squad for Real Madrid after recovering from an injury, but he may not start on Tuesday night.
With Ferland Mendy still sidelined, reports from COPE suggest that Fran Garcia, who played last weekend against Elche, could be the left back that Alvaro Arbeloa selects for the match against Manchester City.
While Fran is a capable player, he lacks the confidence and skill level of Alvaro and Mendy. He performed well in the recent win over Elche.
However, facing fast players like Antoine Semenyo and Savinho from Manchester City could be challenging for Fran, as he has struggled in past high-stakes matches against top forwards.
If Fran starts, Real Madrid supporters will be anxious, hoping he performs well instead of showing hesitance.