Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappe could be in contention to start for Real Madrid against Lille on Wednesday after missing the Madrid derby with a thigh injury. The 25-year-old suffered the problem during Madrid’s 3-2 victory at home to Alaves in La Liga and was expected to be ruled out for around three weeks.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti appeared to criticise Uefa for putting players at risk by adding more games to the new Champions League format as the holders begin their title defence against Stuttgart on Tuesday.

Real Madrid faces Lille in the first away fixture of its Champions League title defense without several key players.Injuries continue to plague Real Madrid ahead of its second Champions League fixture.

Following their 1-1 draw against neighbours Atletico Madrid in the derby last night, Real Madrid swiftly turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League as they get set to take on LOSC Lille on

Kylian Mbappé has recovered from injury and is available to play for Real Madrid against Lille in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed, saying "if there's no risk, he'll play from the first minute.

Carlo Ancelotti provided a promising update on Kylian Mbappe's thigh injury ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Lille.

Real Madrid brace themselves for their second match of the UEFA Champions league as the Merengues take on Lille.The inclusion of Kylian Mbappe in the squad came as a surprise to many as he recovered

Real Madrid have announced their squad for the upcoming Champions League match against Lille, and the standout news is the surprising inclusion of Kylian Mbappe.