Manchester City suffered a cruel double injury blow against Real Madrid just as they looked to have a recognisable system back.
Pep Guardiola started all of his centre-backs in a system he has been unable to use this season, with Manu Akanji picked to deal with Vinicius Jr after Kyle Walker's January exit for AC Milan.
Jack Grealish was a surprise starter for City on the left in a bid to control the ball against the defending Champions League winners, but he was forced off after 30 minutes having played a vital role in Erling Haaland's opening goal.
And just before half-time, with Akanji earning plaudits from his teammates for stopping Vinicius cross in a dangerous attack, the Swiss international was holding his groin and went down.
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