UCL Round-up: Kylian Mbappé handed major fitness boost ahead of El Clasico return

Kylian Mbappé has received a major fitness boost ahead of Real Madrid's upcoming Champions League and El Clasico fixtures, while his brother Ethan Mbappé faces a three-match UEFA ban.

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04:19 - 29/09/2026

Kylian Mbappé handed major fitness boost ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé looks sharp in training as he targets a return for El Clasico.

Kylian Mbappé is making excellent progress after spraining his left knee joint capsule, cutting his recovery time down to 10-12 days. The forward is expected to return on 14 October against AS Roma and will be fully fit for the El Clasico clash on 25 October.

Ethan Mbappé hit with three-match UEFA ban

Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappé faces a retrospective three-match ban from UEFA.

UEFA have handed a retrospective three-match ban to Lille's 19-year-old midfielder Ethan Mbappé for elbowing a Real Betis defender. The incident was spotted by VAR during Lille's 3-2 defeat on 8 September 2026. He will miss clashes against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, returning on 25 November against Bayern Munich.

Aston Villa announce steep Champions League ticket prices

Aston Villa fans face steep ticket prices for the club's upcoming Champions League campaign at Villa Park.

Aston Villa will release tickets for their clash against Viking FK at Villa Park from 9:30am on 28 September 2026. Adult tickets range from £83 to £99, with child tickets priced between £21 and £31.50. The deadline for season-ticket holders to claim their seats is 5:00pm on 30 September.

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