Real Madrid v City: Butragueño responds on whether Mbappé will play | OneFootball

The draw for the Champions League round of 16 has set up a clash of giants: Real Madrid against Manchester City. The main concern for the Spanish team's coaching staff and fans lies in the physical condition of Kylian Mbappé. The French forward is dealing with an injury that, so far, does not have a defined recovery date.

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After the draw, Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid's Director of Institutional Relations, addressed the star player's situation, showing caution. The uncertainty about Mbappé's availability for the matches against Pep Guardiola's team is one of the main points of attention.

"Let's hope it's nothing serious, because he is very important to us," stated the Spanish team's director.

This will be the sixth encounter between the teams in knockout stages since the 2019-20 season, highlighting a recent and intense rivalry in the competition. Butragueño commented on the frequency of the meetings: "It's curious that we play against them every season."

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