Mbappe Set to Face Barcelona in Copa del Rey Final

Coach Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday expects Real Madrid’s best attacker Kylian Mbappe to return for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

Following his club’s relegation from the Champions League at the hand of Premier League club Arsenal, Mbappe missed Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Monday in La Liga due an ankle injury.

Coach Ancelotti of Madrid confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying that forward Mbappe and defender Ferland Mendy—who is recuperating from a hamstring injury—will resume training.

“(Mbappe and Mendy) are not ready for tomorrow, but they will train these days and I think they will both be available for Saturday’s game,” Ancelotti added.

“Tomorrow’s 11 will be determined considering alone Sunday night’s (1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao) wear and tear. Though some are still a little tired, that is really natural. Tomorrow is what we will see.

“Getafe is quite clear, highly well-organized, and performs fierce football. We are all set and ready. Every time the end of the season draws near, the games grow increasingly crucial.

Saying “Mbappe is hurting because of his injury,” Ancelotti showed sympathy for Mbappe.

“Mbappe is hurting because of his injury, because he cannot help the team – he’s doing everything he can to be ready for Saturday.”

For the uninitiated, Ancelotti’s future with Madrid is unknown after their Champions League exit; rumours indicate the Italian will depart the team at the conclusion of the season. The frontrunners to replace Ancelotti are apparently Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso and former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.