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Watch: Julen Lopetegui reveals why Sergio Ramos is being rested for Champions League

Sport360 staff

11:27 02/10/2018

Real Madrid will be without captain Sergio Ramos for Tuesday night’s Champions League away clash with CSKA Moscow.

The iconic skipper, who has been an ever-present this season, has been given the matchday off by boss Julen Lopetegui.

32-year-old Ramos will certainly be a miss at the heart of Los Blancos’ defence as new signing Alvaro Odriozola steps in to deputise.

Watch what Whites boss Julen Lopetegui had to say in his pre-match press conference:

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