Kylian Mbappé couldn’t find his stride. Vinícius Júnior wasn’t much of a threat. It was Brahim Díaz receiving the standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans on Tuesday.

Brahim Diaz has become increasingly more prominent at Real Madrid, having been decisive on the pitch – most recently during the Madrid derby earlier this week, during which

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will have to focus their attention back on La Liga this weekend, but it will be difficult for the mind not to wander onto the second leg of their Champions League