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Jude Bellingham - Avoids injuryBellingham felt discomfort in his groin following Tuesday's win, but is still expected to be available for Saturday's El Clasico against Barcelona, confirmed manager Carlo Ancelott...

ImpactBellingham has started and played all but one match this season as he continues his upstanding start with eight goals, which leads the league. He also has three UCL goals in three games as he brings his average goals per contest to one. As long as his groin does not act up, he is expected to start against Barcelona on Saturday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's 'B Unit' provides continuity and security at a time of riskLuka Modric, Nacho and Fran Garcia all contributed to Real Madrid's Champions League win at SC Braga as Carlo Ancelotti went for rotation

OCTOBER 25, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

Luka Modric - Creates seven chances TuesdayModric generated four crosses (two accurate), seven chances created and five corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus SC Braga.

ImpactModric created a season-high seven chances Tuesday, his most in a match this season and more than in any match last season as well. It was just his fifth start of the season and his first time playing the full 90 minutes, as the Real Madrid midfield looks to be going in a much younger direction. It is unclear how much longer the 38-year-old will play at Real Madrid, but when he plays, he is still capable of elite performances like the one he put on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Junior - Assists in Tuesday's UCL winVinicius Junior assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against SC Braga.

ImpactVinicius assisted Jude Bellingham's goal in the 61st minute Tuesday, his first assist in the Champions League this season. He is in great form right now as he has four goal contributions in his last four matches (La Liga and UCL combined). It is the perfect time for him to find his form, as he and Real Madrid take on Barcelona in El Clasico Saturday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Rodrygo - Scores opener TuesdayRodrygo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against SC Braga.

ImpactRodrygo opened up the scoring Tuesday with an unassisted goal in the 16th minute, his first in the Champions League this season. It also marks his first goal since Aug. 12 at Athletic Club Bilbao. With just three goal contributions in 13 appearances in all competitions, Rodrygo is off to a slow start compared to last season where he bagged 24 goal contributions in 46 appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham - Scores again TuesdayBellingham scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus SC Braga.

ImpactBellingham scored in his third straight Champions League game Tuesday, a strike in the 61st minute assisted by Vinicius Junior which took the 2-0 lead. Through 12 games combined in La Liga and the UCL, Bellingham has an astounding 11 goals and three assists and has only had three games where he did not score a goal. He will look to continue his hot streak Saturday in his first El Clasico, away at Barcelona.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Concedes once in winArrizabalaga recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over SC Braga.

ImpactArrizabalaga conceded one goal in Tuesday's Champions League victory, his third goal conceded in three group stage games. His defense only allowed three shots on target in the match, which is to be expected versus one of the weaker UCL sides. He faces a very difficult matchup in El Clasico Saturday, at a Barcelona side which has scored 22 goals in 10 league matches this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE