'I think I'll make the final' - Real Madrid ace insists he will be fit for Champions League showdown with Borussia Dortmund in major boost to manager Carlo Ancelotti

The French international sustained a stress injury to his left foot in Madrid's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich last week, casting doubt on if he would make the final against Dortmund on June 1. However, the 24-year-old seems optimistic he will be ready for that showdown at Wembley.

The defensive midfielder, who turned up on crutches to Madrid's La Liga title celebrations over the weekend, told Spanish publication Marca: "I think I'll make it to the final. I will be ready."

Reports in Spain suggested the former Monaco man, who joined Madrid for an initial £68.8 million ($86m) in 2022, had a 20% chance of making the Champions League final. If he isn't fit, that will be a big loss for Madrid, who are bidding to win a record-extending 15th title in this competition.

Before that Champions League final in London, Madrid take on Alaves on Tuesday, followed by Villarreal on May 19, and then they round off the league season on May 25 at home to Real Betis.