Replacing the Portuguese legend, who had scored a first-half hat-trick, was No 41 Martin Odegaard, the youngest Los Blancos player to make a competitive appearance at 16 years and 157 days.

A full Norway international aged 15, Martin Odegaard was used to the hype. But as photographers circled and film crews jostled at his Real Madrid unveiling, there was a sense the awkward kid in a ...

A full Norway international aged 15, Martin Odegaard was used to the hype. But as photographers circled and film crews jostled at his Real Madrid unveiling, there was a sense the awkward kid in a ...

In the early days of Martin Odegaard’s time at Real Madrid, when the footballing world followed his every step with uncontained excitement, the Norwegian found some comfort in the sounds of home.

Martin Odegaard will captain Arsenal when they face Real Madrid in the biggest game of their season on Tuesday night in a clash which holds personal significance for the Norwegian. Odegaard has ...