Ancelotti confirms Tchouameni's absence for the Champions League final

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, in a press conference, confirmed the French midfielder's absence for the clash against Borussia Dortmund.

A single sentence to end all hope for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference that Aurelien Tchouameni will not play in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

"He's ruled out of the final, but he'll be ready for the European Championship. Those were the Italian coach's words when he was questioned about the French midfielder's fitness.

Real Madrid now have two confirmed absentees for the Wembley clash. Neither Tchouameni himself nor David Alaba will be present on the pitch.

So, barring further setbacks, Ancelotti will start at Wembley with a starting eleven of Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius and Rodrygo.