Mbappe to Miss Real Madrid Copa Clash Against Real Sociedad
There’s some hot gist brewing ahead of the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, and it’s about none other than Kylian Mbappe! The French superstar is set to miss Real Madrid’s big showdown against Real Sociedad on Wednesday, and guess what? A dental issue is the culprit!
Mbappe was MIA during the team’s training session on Tuesday, sparking rumors about his fitness. Although coach Carlo Ancelotti initially confirmed that the goal machine would be part of the squad traveling to San Sebastian, the final squad list says otherwise. With 28 goals in 39 appearances this season, Mbappe’s absence will definitely leave a gap in Madrid’s attack.
But that’s not the only setback for Los Blancos. Fede Valverde and shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois are also sitting this one out as they recover from minor fitness niggles. Talk about bad timing, right?
On the bright side, Jude Bellingham is back in the mix! The England international missed Sunday’s La Liga win over Girona due to suspension, but now he’s ready to bring the heat back into midfield.
While Real Madrid braces for battle, fans are still buzzing from Tuesday’s rollercoaster clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, which ended in a jaw-dropping 4-4 draw. If that match was any hint of what’s coming, then we’re in for another spicy Copa night!
