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Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid wins and Lazio goes 3 points clear in Serie A with late winner

Kylian Mbappé has scored again as Real Madrid won 3-0 at Racing Santander to keep pace with Spanish leader Barcelona

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Jules Kounde - Still in gym, doubtful for Tuesday Kounde (ankle) is still only working in the gym and appears to be doubtful for Tuesday's match against Aston Villa, according to Javier Miguel of AS Diario

Impact Kounde is still recovering from an ankle injury, and his option to play this coming week appears to be slim, as he has yet to take the field for training with his teammates. He would only train in the gym Sunday, not encouraging for the defender. In most cases, you will not be able to count on the right-back, and he is unlikely to start even if he is fit, leaving Brian Farinas as the possible starter at right-back due to the numerous injuries.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Jesus - Assists off the bench Jesus assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Jesus came on late in Barcelona's win and was able to get an assist. He could play a role off the bench again on Tuesday against Aston Villa, a team that has allowed only three goals through three UCL games. Jesus has familiarity playing against Villa from his time in the Premier League and could provide a spark if Barcelona have trouble gaining a foothold in the game early.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Logs an assist in win Rodri assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Rodri was part of the assists for Barcelona in a goal-scoring frenzy, and he'll take on a key role in the midfield in midweek UCL action against Aston Villa. Villa have a +9 goal differential through three UCL matches but Rodri has familiarity with the team from his time in the Premier League and his role in the midfield will be crucial in slowing down Unai Emery's team.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Cancelo - Gets an assist Cancelo assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory against Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Cancelo was able to tally an assist in Barcelona's romp, but the defender will likely be focused on containing Aston Villa on Tuesday. Villa have been on fire through three UCL games, scoring 12 goals while giving up just three.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Gordon - Goal off the bench Gordon scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gordon joined in the scoring fun off the bench, and he could be tasked with providing a spark on Tuesday against Aston Villa and might get a bigger role. Aston Villa have only conceded three goals so far in UCL play but Gordon has more familiarity with the side having faced them in the Premier League.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fermin Lopez - Big offensive effort in win Fermin scored one goal and assisted twice from two shots and four chances created in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Fermin was all over the place with a goal and two assists, creating four chances in the match. The midfielder should be pulling the strings once again on Tuesday but the matchup is tough, as Aston Villa have only given up three goals in UCL play this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE