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Jose Mourinho visits Real Madrid defender in hospital after surgery
Jose Mourinho has checked on Raul Asencio following the Real Madrid defender’s successful surgery, with the centre-back now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Asencio underwent an operation to correct a stress fracture in his right tibia, a problem he had been carrying since January. The procedure went as planned, and the defender will now begin his rehabilitation.
His return is expected to take between two and three months, although Real Madrid may have to wait until 2027 to see him back in competitive action.
A return around Christmas remains a possibility if his recovery progresses quickly, although it is not officially confirmed.
Mourinho visits Asencio after surgery
Recently, Mourinho personally visited Asencio in hospital following the operation, with Real Madrid confirming the manager’s visit.
“Jose Mourinho visited Raul Asencio at the hospital after his surgery.
“Our manager inquired about the condition of the Real Madrid defender, who underwent successful surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia,” read the official statement from the club.
The injury has been a long-running problem for Asencio. He initially attempted to recover through conservative treatment, but that approach ultimately failed to resolve the fracture.
Hence, surgery has now provided a definitive solution, although it comes with the cost of a significant period away from the team.
Asencio had only just returned to Mourinho’s squad
The timing of this event is quite frustrating for Asencio after an interrupted start to life under Mourinho.
He began pre-season with the manager but suffered a muscular injury towards the end of July. That problem kept him out until September, when he returned to the squad for the meeting with Rayo Vallecano.
Asencio did not feature in that game and subsequently remained an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s next three matches.
He had been one of the few centre-backs available to Mourinho during the international break, but had yet to make a competitive appearance this season.
That opportunity has now disappeared for the foreseeable future, as Asencio’s focus will be rehabilitation, with Real Madrid hoping the operation finally puts an end to the injury that has followed him for much of the year.
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Kylian Mbappe unlocks three Champions League achievements after Roma 3-4 Real Madrid thriller
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance with a goal against AS Roma, reaching another major milestone in a competition he has dominated throughout his career.
As such, the Real Madrid forward scored his 72nd Champions League goal on Wednesday, moving past club legend Raul Gonzalez on the competition’s all-time scoring list and into fifth place.
Mbappe surpasses Messi and Raul
Mbappe reached 100 Champions League appearances against Roma and marked the occasion with a goal.
Kylian Mbappé is the youngest-ever player to reach 100 Champions League appearances (27y 298d). Lionel Messi’s record is broken (28y 84d). 💯 https://t.co/QxB7jmGlop
— Squawka (@Squawka) October 14, 2026
At 27 years and 298 days, he became the youngest player to reach that landmark, surpassing Lionel Messi’s previous record of 28 years and 84 days.
As such, Mbappe’s 72 Champions League goals have come across three clubs: six for Monaco, 42 for Paris Saint-Germain and 24 for Real Madrid.
Only Messi and Lewandowski outscored Mbappe
Mbappe’s record becomes even more impressive when measured against other top Champions League forwards during their first 100 appearances.
📊 Only Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi scored more goals in their first 100 Champions League matches than Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman has netted an incredible 𝟕𝟐 goals in his first century of matches. 🔥 https://t.co/77Yg7DdD6L
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) October 15, 2026
Robert Lewandowski scored 81 goals in his first 100 matches, while Messi registered 77. Mbappe’s 72 goals place him behind those two players, but ahead of numerous other legendary attackers.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the Champions League benchmark
Despite moving into fifth place, Mbappe still has a substantial gap to close before reaching the top of the all-time scoring rankings.
Karim Benzema sits ahead of him with 90 goals, followed by Lewandowski on 109 and Messi on 129. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the standings with 140 Champions League goals.
𝐊𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐂𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐒 😲👏 That is now 72 UCL goals for him, breaking into the top 5 😮💨 𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙨: 👇 140 ⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo 129 ⚽ Lionel Messi 107 ⚽ Robert Lewandowski 90 ⚽ Karim Benzema 72 ⚽ Kylian Mbappé 71 ⚽ Raúl Where will he finish on the all-time UCL top scorers list? 👀
— 433 (@433) October 14, 2026
Mbappe’s 72 strikes leave him 18 behind Benzema, meaning the next target in his pursuit of the all-time greats is within reach if he maintains his scoring rate.
Understandably, Ronaldo’s 141 goals remain the benchmark, leaving Mbappe 68 goals short of the record.
The gap is considerable, but the Frenchman has already demonstrated the scoring consistency needed to climb the rankings, and it won’t be a surprise if he breaks his idol’s record.
