Mbappé ruled out for Real Madrid, but could face City | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappé will not be included in Real Madrid's squad for the match against Elche this Saturday in La Liga due to a knee injury. However, the club expects to have the striker available for the clash against Manchester City in the Champions League.

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Real takes a cautious approach with the striker

The Frenchman has been sidelined for four matches and, despite progress in his recovery process, the coaching staff has chosen not to rush his return. The decision takes into account the decisive stretch of the season and the risk of aggravating the injury.

“The plan is being followed and he improves every day. He won’t play now, but we believe he can travel to Manchester,” said coach Álvaro Arbeloa.

Focus on the Champions League and pressure in La Liga

Even without Mbappé, the coach emphasized the need to maintain maximum intensity in the fight for the Spanish title. Real Madrid is in second place, four points behind Barcelona.

After the match against Elche, the Spanish team will visit Manchester City for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, defending a 3–0 advantage built in the first leg.

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