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Kylian Mbappé is unlikely to be fit for Real Madrid's Champions League playoff second leg with Benfica as he continues to struggle with a knee problem, sources have told ESPN.

Thibaut Courtois has spoken about his "disappointment" towards José Mourinho after he hit out at Vinícius Júnior's celebration in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.

Álvaro Arbeloa has praised Vinícius Júnior's character and strength after Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was given a provisional one-match ban over racism claims made by the Real Madrid forward.

Thibaut Courtois was "disappointed" by José Mourinho's claim that Vinícius Júnior's goal celebration led to the star being allegedly racially abused.

Wednesday's clash isn't just a chance for José Mourinho's Benfica to eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League. It might also be an audition.

UEFA referenced "prima facie" in their statement explaining Gianluca Prestianni's provisional suspension, but what does it actually mean?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with the Gunners maintaining their 5-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table and Spurs looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s surprise defeat against Osasuna, Cesc Fabregas’ Como keep on cooking & ask why FIFA are introducing their own cryptocurrency. All that and much more on The Gab & Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with the Gunners maintaining their 5-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table and Spurs looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s surprise defeat against Osasuna, Cesc Fabregas’ Como keep on cooking & ask why FIFA are introducing their own cryptocurrency. All that and much more on The Gab & Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday's Champions League match against Real Madrid following allegations that he used racist language directed at Vinícius Junior in last week's first leg.

Real Madrid are confident that star man Jude Bellingham and centre-back Éder Militão will return to the first team by the start of April, sources told ESPN.