Two of Real Madrid's most frustrated stars won't be joining the club for its trip to Manchester.
Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez were omitted by Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid's Champions League squad that will try to overturn a 2-1 last-16 deficit against Manchester City.
Bale and James, two players who have perpetually been the subject of transfer questions to Zidane, are healthy scratches for Friday's showdown at the Etihad. Sergio Ramos, who is suspended for the match due to a red card he received at the end of the first leg in February, will travel with the team anyway.