Real Madrid brought to the ground as a star player is almost excluded the Clasico clash with Barcelona

Real Madrid wrote another brilliant comeback chapter in their novel Champions League thriller on Tuesday night, going into the break two goals down at Borussia Dortmund. A hat-trick from Vinicius Junior, alongside goals from Lucas Vazquez and Antonio Rudiger broke through Dortmund's defence, leading them to a morale-boosting win ahead of El Clasico this weekend. They could be without one of their key players though.

Although he had a more low-key start to this season, Rodrygo goes remains a key weapon for Carlo Ancelotti, and he showed that against Dortmund, keeping the ball before Vazquez's third strike. In the process, he injured himself, and was seen grimacing during the festivities, before walking away.

Ace for AS Diaryfelt a sharp pain in the thigh, and will undergo a scan on Thursday to see the extent of the problem, but it is all but ruled out. The Classic on Saturday night.

“The muscle injury. He made a spectacular run for the third goal… It's a shame, but it is what it is,” Ancelotti said after the match, sounding resigned.