Real Madrid are facing a major reshuffle on the left wing after Vinicius Junior was handed a four-match ban for a hair-pulling incident. The suspension opens the door for €146 million summer signing Yan Diomande to finally stake his claim as a regular starter ahead of El Clasico.
Real Madrid might have maintained their perfect start to the Champions League campaign, but the manner of their 4-3 victory over Roma has left Jamie Carragher unconvinced. Despite a dramatic late flurry at the Stadio Olimpico, the Liverpool legend believes Blancos boss Jose Mourinho is already struggling to find his feet in the Spanish capital.
Gian Piero Gasperini has delivered a defiant response to Jose Mourinho after the Real Madrid manager claimed Roma's players were "dead" during their Champions League encounter. The Giallorossi boss insisted his side were the superior team for the vast majority of the match despite a late collapse at the Stadio Olimpico.
