Alvaro Arbeloa hailed his Real Madrid side's discipline and resilience after they once again knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City's Champions League campaign ended in familiar frustration as Real Madrid eliminated them for a third consecutive season, sealing progression from the last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Real Madrid will be boosted by the return of Kylian Mbappe for their decisive Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester City but Jude Bellingham will play no part despite travelling with the squad.
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City must deliver a "perfect game" if they are to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid have received a significant lift ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 second-leg clash with Manchester City on Tuesday, with both Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham included in the squad traveling to England.
Real Madrid moved to a point behind Barcelona in LaLiga's standings with a game in hand after an emphatic 4-1 win over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu.