Real Madrid's Marco Asensio ruled out of Champions League tie with leg pimple caused by shaving

By James Kilpatrick
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What the...? The 21-year-old forward picked up the infection in a grooming act gone wrong. 

Real Madrid face Cypriot outfit Apoel Nicosia on Wednesday night – but they will do so without one of their shining stars of the season so far.

Asensio has missed training this week, and manager Zinedine Zidane couldn't help but force a smile when asked why the youngster had been absent.

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James Kilpatrick