A few hours before the crucial clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, the squad list has not been released. According to the latest reports, everything revolves around Kylian Mbappé, who remains doubtful.
Real Madrid is set to face Atlético Madrid’s Colchoneros in the second leg of the Round of 16 in just a few moments. Following their narrow 2-1 victory in the first leg last week, Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be looking to repeat the feat and secure a spot in the quarter-finals. While the team remains generally confident ahead of the match, a last-minute uncertainty surrounds Kylian Mbappé. As revealed on Tuesday night, the French star only took part in a portion of the final training session before the big game due to some discomfort.
Real Madrid still assessing Kylian’s condition
As confirmed by Marca, KM9 is suffering from muscle overload, hence the precautionary measures. Although he is certain to be included in the squad for the match against Atlético, there is no guarantee that he will actually play. According to inside sources, Carlo Ancelotti is unwilling to take the risk of starting his star forward if he is not at 100%, especially given the possibility of a long-term injury should he be rushed back into action. To clarify the situation, medical tests are being conducted this Wednesday.
As they await the results and considering the high stakes of the match against Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid has opted not to disclose its squad list. While the club usually announces it 24 hours before kick-off, this time, they are holding back to see whether Mbappé will be fit to play. At the moment, it appears to be a repeat of last Sunday’s scenario, when Real Madrid waited until the very last moments before their match against Rayo Vallecano to reveal their squad list—one that included the unexpected mention of Thibaut Courtois, who was ultimately not called up.
In any case, given the situation, it is clear that something is amiss with Kylian Mbappé, and the club seems to be maintaining suspense. Just like the Madridistas, Diego Simeone and his players will have to prepare for different scenarios to counter Real Madrid’s attacking threats. Uncertain about KM9’s status, the tension is undoubtedly at its peak within Atlético’s camp.
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