Neymar's wait for a first international appearance since October 2023 goes on with Brazil's record goalscorer ruled out of action until at least November with a thigh injury.

In-form striker Kylian Mbappe netted again as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.

Eder Militao and Douglas Luiz missed penalties for Brazil, after the game finished 0-0 in 90 minutes.

Eder Militao went down hurt in Los Blancos' 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday at San Mames, their first match of the season in La Liga and left the pitch in tears.

The incident happened in the 24th minute of the match when Vinicius Jr and Frenkie de Jong were tussling for the ball

Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 on Thursday and book their place in the Spanish Cup quarter-finals

Toni Kroos scored an impressive volley as Real Madrid beat Cadiz 2-1 to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to two points on Thursday

Real Madrid lost their first La Liga game of the season, going down 3-2 in a battle at city-rivals Rayo Vallecano on Monday to leave Barcelona two points clear at the top

Eder Militao's early goal earned Real Madrid a comfortable 1-0 win over Getafe on Saturday to take them top of La Liga