Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing in Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing in Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
Kylian Mbappe will not play Real Madrid’s crucial Copa Del Rey semifinal first leg clash against Real Sociedad on Thursday.
The French striker was not included in Real Madrid’s squad for the match on Wednesday.
Earlier, Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday that Mbappe was going to be available for the first leg of the semifinals in Basque Country, but the France star did not fully recover from a tooth problem and was left out of the travelling squad for the match.
Also not included were regular starters Thibaut Courtois and Federico Valverde, who are going to be rested. Mbappe had missed practice on Tuesday after having a tooth removed, according to Spanish media.
The 26-year-old has scored six goals in his last five matches in all competitions, including a hat-trick in the return leg of the Champions League knockout phase playoffs against Manchester City.
Published on Feb 27, 2025
