With the defence stretched thin, the pressure now falls squarely on Tchouaméni and Asencio as “Rambo” (Rüdiger) is in the treatment room with a hamstring injury. He’s expected to be out for at least two more weeks, making his return for the second leg against City at the Bernabéu highly unlikely.

Real Madrid have opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior over a new contract — but the first renewal offer has been rejected by the player and his camp. The Brazil international’s current terms were signed in 2022,

Real Madrid's first attempt to sign Vinicius Jr to a new contract has come to nothing, with the Brazilian forward rejecting the offer. The 24-year-old is one of the most influential and important players in the squad and despite having just over two years on his current deal,