Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has met with officials from the Saudi Pro League and has been handed a contract offer that is described as “unrefusable”.

With the defence stretched thin, the pressure now falls squarely on Tchouaméni and Asencio as “Rambo” (Rüdiger) is in the treatment room with a hamstring injury. He’s expected to be out for at least two more weeks, making his return for the second leg against City at the Bernabéu highly unlikely.

Real Madrid clinched a late winner to triumph 3-2 over Manchester City who had twice led and leave a stunned home crowd rapidly exiting the Etihad Stadium.