Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says his side have nothing to fear in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, despite David Silva missing the game.
Playmaker Silva will miss the second leg on 4 May with a hamstring problem.
"I don't think Real are favourites," Pellegrini said. "We are not afraid to go away to the Bernabeu."
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Real are yet to concede a goal at home in the Champions League this season.
City did not manage a shot on target until stoppage time of the first leg, and their task against the 10-time European champions will be made harder by the absence of the Spaniard Silva, who limped off before half-time on Tuesday.
"David will not be fit next week," said Pellegrini.
Manchester City boss Manuel
Pellegrini says his side have nothing to fear in the second leg of their
Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, despite David Silva
missing the game.
City, who are hoping to reach the final for the first time, drew Tuesday's first leg 0-0 at Etihad Stadium.Playmaker Silva will miss the second leg on 4 May with a hamstring problem.
"I don't think Real are favourites," Pellegrini said. "We are not afraid to go away to the Bernabeu."
Football Daily podcast: 'A professional European display by Man City'
Real are yet to concede a goal at home in the Champions League this season.
City did not manage a shot on target until stoppage time of the first leg, and their task against the 10-time European champions will be made harder by the absence of the Spaniard Silva, who limped off before half-time on Tuesday.
"David will not be fit next week," said Pellegrini.
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