Real’s rivals Barcelona are sitting pretty at the top of La Liga and Carlo Ancelotti’s side squandered the chance to narrow the gap on the weekend after they were held to a draw by Atletico Madrid. But, as is always the case when it comes to European competition, none of that should have much of an effect on the Champions League specialists.

How Real Madrid could line up without Kylian Mbappé and Thibaut Courtois for its Champions League clash with Lille.

Ethan Mbappé’s dream of facing his famous brother in the Champions League will have to wait. Lille coach Bruno Genesio has confirmed that Kylian’s younger brother Ethan is not fit to play against Real Madrid when the teams meet in the revamped Champions League on Wednesday.

Real Madrid will make a late call on whether Kylian Mbappe is ready to return to the side for their Champions League clash at Lille, so says Carlo Ancelotti.