Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé and Ferland Mendy will not feature in the upcoming La Liga fixture against Getafe, but the duo is expected to be available for the high-stakes Copa del Rey final against Barcelona this weekend.
Speaking during the pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s encounter, Ancelotti reassured fans that both players are making good progress in their recovery and should be fit in time for the El Clásico showdown on Saturday night.
“I think Mbappé and Mendy will be ready for the final against Barcelona,” Ancelotti said. “They will not be available tomorrow [against Getafe].”
Key Takeaways:
- Mbappé and Mendy are out of the midweek clash vs Getafe.
- Expected return for both is the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
- Real Madrid are currently second in La Liga, trailing Barcelona by four points.
- The club was recently eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Arsenal.
Real Madrid’s Current Standing
Following a 1-0 victory over Athletic Club, Los Blancos are pushing to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona. With just six matches left in the campaign, every game is crucial.
Despite being out of the UEFA Champions League, having lost to Arsenal in both legs of the quarter-finals, Madrid are still contenders for domestic glory, making the Copa del Rey final a pivotal moment in their season.
For complete match stats and La Liga standings, you can refer to ESPN’s La Liga coverage.
- Real Madrid’s Latest News – Official updates from the club.
- Upcoming El Clásico Preview – Full breakdown of what to expect in the Copa del Rey final.
- La Liga Standings and Fixtures – Stay up to date on the league race.
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