Madrid, Mbappe
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The Mbappé saga is over: he won't train on the eve of the City match and will miss the first leg. Confirmation of what was an open secret. Arbeloa has seven players unavailable.
With a blockbuster showdown against Manchester City looming in the UEFA Champions League, anxiety has rippled through the Santiago Bernabeu. The latest update, however, offers a more positive outlook.
The France international could not complete training on the eve of facing Benfica.
Federico Valverde scored a majestic first-half hat-trick to secure a superb 3-0 win over Manchester City and make light of Real Madrid's twin crises of injuries and confidence.
The French forward has delivered goals and decisive performances throughout the season, but this season has been dominated by uncertainty surrounding his knee woes.