Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has called on Kylian Mbappe to take greater responsibility in decisive matches, despite the forward's prolific start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Paris Saint-Germain and former striker Kylian Mbappe faced off in Paris's labour court on Monday as the France captain filed a claim for 263 million euros in damages, escalating a legal dispute over his contract and treatment at the club.
Real Madrid have continued to take a deliberately cautious approach with Franco Mastantuono's recovery from pubalgia (a sports hernia/groin condition), with no firm timeline yet established for the 18-year-old's return to action.
Barcelona will return to Camp Nou this weekend after more than two years away, the club confirmed.
Real Madrid were handed another unwelcome setback after Spain confirmed that Dean Huijsen had been released from their camp due to renewed muscle discomfort.
Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed he is in the final phase of his recovery after being sidelined with a thigh injury.