Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirms double injury boost ahead of facing Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final
- Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final Saturday night in Seville.
- Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Ferland Mendy were unavailable, as Ancelotti stated, "They're not ready for tomorrow's game."
- Mbappe hurt his ankle versus Arsenal; Mendy had a muscle injury since March.
- Mbappe has failed to score in his last five games and missed Madrid's recent 1-0 victory.
- Both players returned to team training on Tuesday, indicating potential availability for the crucial final match.
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Mbappe injury update: Real Madrid star likely to face Barcelona in Copa del Rey final
The French superstar was substituted with an ankle problem during Madrid’s Champions League loss to Arsenal last week, but along with compatriot Ferland Mendy, should be fit for the El Clasico.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has three Copa del Rey final doubts
Real Madrid will go into the Copa del Rey final as underdogs, given that they have lost their previous two meetings with Barcelona during the 2024-25 season – and in resounding fashion too, with 4-0 and 5-2 scorelines in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup final respectively. But they will hope that it is third time lucky at La Cartuja, although for that to be the case, Carlo Ancelotti may need to make some changes.It has been a very disappointing…
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