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Real Madrid midfield mainstay to miss Bayern Munich second leg through suspension
It was already a painful night for Real Madrid after their 1-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, but the fallout from the game has made matters even worse.
With the Champions League quarter-final finely poised, Los Blancos have now been handed a significant blow ahead of the return leg in Germany.
The issue centres around Aurelien Tchouameni, who will miss the decisive second leg in Munich on April 15 due to suspension.
The French midfielder picked up a yellow card during the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, ruling him out of one of the most important matches of Real Madrid’s season.
The incident
The booking came following an incident involving his international teammate, Michael Olise.
As Bayern pushed forward with intent, Tchouameni was penalised for pulling the winger, who proved to be a constant threat down the right flank throughout the match.
As such, Bayern executed their game plan effectively and left Madrid with a valuable advantage heading into the second leg.
However, much of the post-match discussion has centred on the referee’s decision rather than the result itself.
Tchouameni did not hide his frustration when speaking after the game, clearly baffled by the caution that now sidelines him for the return fixture.
“I was just running, and then I don’t know what happened. The referee decided that, because there were many fouls, he had to show a yellow card.
“But honestly, I don’t understand it,” he said.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa shared similar concerns, questioning both consistency and decision-making from the officials during the match.
He pointed to another controversial moment involving Kylian Mbappe, suggesting there was a lack of clarity in how incidents were judged.
“Tchouameni’s yellow card? I don’t know what the referee saw there. And why didn’t he show the red card after the foul on Mbappe?”
That sense of injustice could linger as Real Madrid prepare for the trip to Munich.
Without Tchouameni, the midfield setup will need rethinking, especially against a Bayern side that has already shown its ability to exploit space and control transitions.
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Report: Bournemouth set mammoth €80 million asking price for Real Madrid midfield target
Real Madrid have been handed a clear indication of what it would take to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Premier League club valuing the England international at around €80 million, according to Bernabeu Digital.
Real Madrid have been monitoring the midfield market, and Scott has emerged as one of the names being considered for a potential move in 2027, although no offer has been made at this stage.
The 23-year-old remains under contract with Bournemouth until 2028, meaning Los Blancos would have to negotiate a significant fee if they decide to turn their interest into a formal proposal.
Bournemouth have already rejected €70m for Scott
Bournemouth’s €80m valuation is not without precedent, as Chelsea tested the waters last summer with an offer worth around €70m, only for the proposal to be rejected.
Furthermore, Liverpool are also monitoring the midfielder, increasing the potential competition for his signature should Bournemouth eventually decide to sell.
For now, the English club has no intention of allowing the midfielder to leave during the winter window, but his situation could become more interesting once the season ends.
With his contract still running for another two years, Bournemouth remain in a strong negotiating position and are even considering a renewal at this stage.
Real Madrid have already asked about Scott
As reported before, Real Madrid’s interest emerged during discussions with Bournemouth over Dean Huijsen.
During those talks, the Spanish giants asked about Scott and requested to be kept informed if the midfielder became available.
Real Madrid’s interest comes on the back of his ability to operate in different midfield roles.
The club feels that Scott has the technical quality to help progress possession, which is a crucial trait that the team currently lacks.
Scott could become a 2027 Real Madrid target
Real Madrid are not currently preparing an €80m bid, but the midfielder is on the club’s radar as they assess their longer-term options.
Ultimately, if Los Blancos decide that a new playmaker is required in 2027, Scott could become one of the leading candidates.
For now, however, Bournemouth’s valuation gives Real Madrid an idea of the financial commitment involved.
However, any move would also face competition from Premier League clubs, with Chelsea and Liverpool already showing interest.
