Real Madrid faces Brest without Vinícius Júnior due to a three-yellow-card suspension. The Brazilian winger has missed key matches this season, including two-game bans for red cards against Valencia and RB Salzburg. Despite his absence, the club relied on Mbappé to net twice in their last two games without him. Ancelotti will depend heavily on Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo to secure a Champions League spot as Real Madrid seeks qualification through automatic advancement. Vinícius’ suspension underscores the team’s reliance on young stars like Mbappé for crucial performances.
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