Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is expected to miss the Champions League clash against Liverpool on November 27.The 24-year-old sprained his ankle and was forced off in Madrid’s 3-1 defeat at home to AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday,Tchouameni, who is set to be sidelined for at least four weeks was replaced by international team-mate Eduardo Camavinga.The Frenchman has struggled for consistency this season and was below par yet again against Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu.He was at fault as Alvaro Morata gave the visitors a 2-1 lead in the 39th minute.The defensive midfielder will now miss Saturday’s La Liga match against Osasuna as well as France's Nations League matches against Israel and Italy this month.After the November international break, Real Madrid will travel to Leganes in La Liga on November 24 before an away Champions League fixture at Liverpool three days later.Carlo Ancelotti’s side will then face Getafe at home on November 30.Tchouameni has featured in 15 games for Madrid this season, starting all 10 games in La Liga and three in the Champions League.Despite inconsistent performances from the France international, he has been linked with a move away from Madrid.However, Real Madrid are under no pressure to sell the former AS Monaco star and are unwilling to weaken their squad in January as they look to battle rivals Barcelona for the league title.

The Leverkusen coach was given a warm welcome on his return to the club where he became a fan favorite as a player over five seasons between 2004-09. Alonso won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.

Tuesday will be remembered mostly as a day of upsets in the UEFA Champions League as Real Madrid and Manchester City — Europe's two most recent title holders — both suffered lopsided defeats.

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European giants Real Madrid and Manchester City were handed shocking defeats in the Champions League, with Madrid falling 3-1 to AC Milan and City suc

Liverpool and Real Madrid are preparing for a possible dispute in the transfer market for Castello Lukeba, currently with RB Leipzig. The solidity and talent of the young center-back have caught the attention of both European giants, who see him as a strategic investment to reinforce their respective defenses in the long term.