Kylian Mbappe Absen When Real Madrid Faced Real Sociedad In The Copa Del Rey

JAKARTA - Kylian Mbappe was not included in the Real Madrid squad for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg match against Real Sociedad on Thursday, February 27, 2025, early morning WIB, after his teeth were extracted earlier this week.

In fact, in a pre-match press conference, Tuesday, February 25, 2205, Carlo Ancelotti had confirmed that the star forward - who is in outstanding form, with 14 goals so far in 2025 - will be available for cup matches.

However, Mbappe was not present when Los Blancos announced their squad of matches on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Thibaut Goalkeeper Courtois and midfielder Federico Valverde were also absent.

"Mbappe will leave tomorrow. He has a problem with his teeth, he can't train today, but he will leave tomorrow."

"Everyone who leaves has the opportunity to play," Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

Mbappe has so far not suffered many injuries during his career at Real Madrid, having suffered a broken nose at Euro 2024 last summer.

He has scored 17 goals in 23 La Liga games, as well as seven goals in 10 appearances in the Champions League, including a hat-trick against Manchester City last week.

Meanwhile, Courtois will not play against Sociedad. This means that Andriy Lunin will appear under the crossbar. The Ukrainian goalkeeper has played in three Copa del Rey games so far this season.

Then, Valverde will rest, after playing against Manchester City last week, because it is not fully fit.

Real Madrid face a series of challenging matches, playing away at Real Betis in La Liga this weekend, before the first leg of the Champions League last 16 against Atletico Madrid.