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Mbappé and Mendy Cleared for Copa del Rey Final Against Barcelona

Carlo Ancelotti confirms the Real Madrid stars will return Saturday as the team fights for silverware in a challenging season.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 20, 2025 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/ File Photo
Kylian Mbappe hobbles of the pitch during REal Madrid's Champions League quarter final tie with Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu
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Overview

  • Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti announced that Kylian Mbappé and Ferland Mendy will be fit to play in Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
  • Mbappé has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final loss to Arsenal last week.
  • The club has prioritized Mbappé and Mendy's fitness for the final, with both players sitting out Wednesday's LaLiga match against Getafe.
  • Ancelotti addressed the team's struggles with tactical balance this season, citing injuries and adjustments to accommodate new player profiles.
  • Despite being four points behind Barcelona in LaLiga, Real Madrid remains in contention for a domestic double, with the Copa del Rey final being a critical opportunity to secure silverware.