Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are set to collide in 2025 Copa del Rey Final, a match already heated by the controversy around it. But when the starting lineups were announced, Kylian Mbappe’s absence raised questions about why the French superstar is not starting.
Barcelona had already known that they would be without Robert Lewandowskiwhich suffered a muscle injury last week in La Liga. On the other hand, Real Madrid had originally decided to sideline Mbappe For their latest league matches against Athletic Bilbao and Getafe in the hope that he would recover completely. But things did not go as planned.
Kylian Mbappe will not start for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final because he has not fully recovered from the ankle damage he suffered against Arsenal. In the Champions League collision was The whites was eliminated, Mbappe was forced off in the 75th minute due to injury and could not make a record recovery for showdown against Barcelona.
With prolonged ankle pain, Mbappe starts on the bench. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to go with Vinicius jr. and Rodrygo The leading attack, while the former Paris Saint-Germain star has to wait for her chance from Dugout.
Mbappe during review from Real Madrid fans
It has been difficult weeks not only for Real Madrid but also for Kylian Mbappe. The club’s failure in the Champions League and its fighters in La Liga has led to a growing frustration among fans, with Mbappe becoming one of the most important goals for criticism following the defeat of Arsenal.
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During Real Madrid’s match against Athletic Bilbao at Santiago Bernabéu, stadium cameras Mbappe caught on Tribunen. When his face appeared on the stadium screen, Boos quickly broke out over the audience.
Are still recovering from their injury, Mbappe will be eager to turn things around by helping Real Madrid lift the Copa del Rey trophy – And finish a bitter -cute season on a high tone.
