MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 7: Players of Real Madrid CF (from L to R) Endrick, Bernardo Silva, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kylian Mbappe are seen training with his teammates during the training session on day ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 at Ciudad Real Madrid on September 7, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Well better get used to it.
🚨 Sources inside the coaching staff were surprised about the whistles last night at the Santiago Bernabéu, considering the circumstances.
Real Madrid were missing three players through injury, had three more returning from injury and were also without three through suspension.… pic.twitter.com/GC4LCCu2Rp
