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.

LILLE, France — Ethan Mbappé's dream of facing his famous brother in the Champions League will have to wait. Lille coach Bruno Genesio confirmed Tuesday 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.

Kylian Mbappé (25) has been included in the Real Madrid squad that will travel to France on Wednesday evening to face Lille OSC in the Champions League after being a doubt due to an injury sustained