"Yesterday he had to leave training and on other days he has felt discomfort. But after yesterday's training, we spoke with doctors and decided he should stop, recover 100 per cent and come back with confidence and without discomfort. From now on, we'll have to wait and see if it's a matter of days, and it doesn't take too long, but he should take the time he needs."
"We have a diagnosis, but I don't think it's my place to give that kind of information. We are very clear about what is wrong with him, what has been happening to him, and what is happening to him right now. We are very clear about that."
Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Benfica in their second-leg play-off, winning 3-1 on aggregate. Kylian Mbappe, the tournament's top scorer with 13 goals, missed the match due to a knee injury. Goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Junior secured the win, with Vinicius scoring in both legs of a knockout tie for the first time. Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Mbappe is undergoing recovery and will return when fully fit. Madrid have now reached the last 16 in all 23 seasons since the round began in 2003-04, maintaining their perfect record.
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