Nico González will be available for Guardiola ahead of the match against Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola is calm. Nico Gonzalez, who left the field injured on Sunday after a knock received in the Leyton Orient-Manchester City game, is safe and sound. The Galician midfielder, signed by the 'sky blue' team to be the defensive midfielder that the team so badly needs in the absence of Rodrigo Hernandez, is training normally with the rest of his teammates. In fact, if nothing strange happens, the former Blaugrana player will be able to play against Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 32.

The A Coruña native had a very bitter debut. He started, forming a double pivot with Ilkay Gündogan, but lasted very little on the field. Despite making a great pass to Savinho that could have ended in a goal for his German teammate, he was quick to make a serious mistake. In the 16th minute, he received a ball that stumbled and, after pressure from an opponent, he ended up losing possession and with the Leyton Orient player falling on top of him. The play ended a few seconds later, with an own goal by Stefan Ortega after a shot from the middle of the field bounced off the crossbar and then off his leg to cross the goal line.

The recent signing remained on the ground, in pain, and required the entrance of the 'cityzens' medical services to check his condition. After evaluating the situation of the young midfielder, the decision was made to substitute him. Bernardo Silva came on in the 22nd minute to replace Nico, who saw his debut as eventful as possible in a short period of time. However, despite the scare, he was able to train normally with the rest of his teammates on Monday. If Pep gives him the chance, he will be able to redeem himself for his mistake against Real Madrid in Europe's top competition.