Manchester City will be without Egyptian star Omar Marmoush for tonight's highly anticipated Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

English press reports indicate that Marmoush will not participate in the match, without specifying the official reason, but suggesting he may have sustained an injury during recent training sessions.

Omar Marmoush is considered one of Manchester City's key players, given his consistently impressive performances for the English club.