Overview
- Real Madrid published their squad for Levante with Kylian Mbappé included after Álvaro Arbeloa said, "He’s better and will be in the squad."
- Reuters reported the forward has recovered from a left‑knee sprain sufficiently for selection, following days of speculation about his fitness.
- Earlier reports from L’Equipe and Spanish outlets said he would be withheld due to knee discomfort, highlighting continued caution over his minutes.
- Rodrygo is ruled out for the game, Andriy Lunin misses out with calf discomfort that tests suggest could sideline him for about a week, and defenders Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, Trent Alexander‑Arnold and Ferland Mendy remain unavailable.
- Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois return to the squad, as Arbeloa urges fan support after a Supercopa final defeat to Barcelona and a Copa del Rey exit to Albacete, with reports suggesting Mbappé’s status for the upcoming Monaco tie could still be in doubt.