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Manchester City could be back in action THIS weekend as they ramp-up preparations for Champions League clash against Real Madrid with behind-closed-doors friendly

Manchester City could organise a friendly this weekend to aid preparations for the Champions League visit of Real Madrid.

City host the Spanish champions in the much-delayed second leg of their last-16 tie on August 7.

Following the conclusion of the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's side are without a game until then and director of football Txiki Begiristain is looking at options.

Manchester City are said to be looking to play a friendly behind-closed-doors this weekend

Begiristain told the club's website: 'Everyone wants to play in that game, they are training for that and it is good to compete.