In a campaign filled with elite attacking talent — including stars like Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland — Courtois has quietly achieved something none of them have managed so far.

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.

Real Madrid could be considering a surprising managerial option for the future, with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly emerging as a strong candidate for the job.As reported before, the Argentine coach

Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out for Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Manchester City. Get the latest on his knee injury and recovery timeline.