Real Madrid Sits Mendy to Make Room for Young Star Martinez

In a twist of fate, Real Madrid has decided to leave Ferland Mendy out of their Champions League squad to make way for the young star, 19-year-old Sergio Martinez! Mendy's been sidelined with a tendon injury since May 2026, so the team is rolling with the fresh talent instead. With key players missing, the pressure is on as they prepare to face Inter Milan!