Real Madrid Star Kylian Mbappe To Miss Copa Del Rey Semifinal Against Real Sociedad

The France star did not fully recover from a tooth problem and was left out of the travelling squad for the first leg of the semifinals in Basque Country.

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Kylian Mbappe was not included in Real Madrid’s squad for the Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday Mbappe was going to be available for the first leg of the semifinals in Basque Country, as 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 by Ancelotti.

Mbappé had missed practice on Tuesday after having a tooth removed, according to Spanish media.

Mbappé has scored six goals in his last five matches in all competitions, including a hat trick in the return leg of the Champions League playoffs against Manchester City.

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Brazil forward Endrick and Brahim Diaz are the likely replacements for Mbappe in attack.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid drew 4-4 in the first leg of the other Copa semifinal in Barcelona on Tuesday.

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First Published:
February 26, 2025, 16:38 IST