According to reports, Carlo Ancelotti faces a major problem. Kylian Mbappe has not fully recovered from the right ankle sprain he suffered in the Champions League knockout match against Arsenal. As per “Radio Marca,” he will not be in the starting lineup for tonight’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona at La Cartuja Stadium. The Italian coach must fight for his future without his star forward.

Although Real Madrid had been optimistic about Mbappe’s chances of playing in the Copa del Rey final since the injury occurred, his recovery has not progressed as the coaching staff had hoped. He will not miss the match entirely, but according to several Madrid-based media sources, he will not start.

Thus, the French star will begin the match on the bench and may come on in the second half for Carlo Ancelotti, although, as emphasized, he is still not in ideal physical condition. Dani Ceballos will replace him in the starting lineup, alongside Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius as Real Madrid’s key players in their attempt to defeat Barcelona.