Last season Vinicius endured a sluggish start to the campaign but hit form in the second half of the season to help Madrid earn a record-extending 15th European Cup triumph.

Kylian Mbappe could make a shock return to the Real Madrid starting line up in their UEFA Champions League clash at Lille on October 1. The France captain missed the weekend 1-1 La Liga derby draw with Atletico Madrid due to a hamstring issue and was expected to remain sidelined until after the October international break.

Following their 1-1 draw against neighbours Atletico Madrid in the derby last night, Real Madrid swiftly turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League as they get set to take on LOSC Lille on