3 Real Madrid stars are suspended for Inter Milan clash
Real Madrid will be without three key midfielders for their Champions League opener against Inter Milan due to suspensions from the previous season. Additionally, the team is dealing with several injury-related absences.
Why it matters
The absence of core players significantly impacts the team's tactical setup for a high-profile European competition match.
La Liga giants Real Madrid will be forced to make do without the services of a trio of midfield stars in their opening fixture in this season's Champions League.
This comes owing to respective suspensions carrying over from the 2025/26 campaign.
Real are of course primed to kick their endeavours on the continent into gear on Tuesday evening, when they welcome reigning Scudetto holders Inter Milan to Spain's capital for a League Phase clash in the Champions League.
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