In a big blow to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of tonight’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona due to not recovering from his injury adequately.
The French superstar, Kylian Mbappe, was supposed to start in the clash, but he will be on the bench at Estadio de La Cartuja, and the manager Carlo Ancelotti must now incorporate different options in attack, according to RadioMarca.
Madrid will set up in a 4-4-2 formation rather than their more common 4-3-3 formation.
Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo will lead the attack with Jude Bellingham accompanying them in midfield.
Barcelona, meanwhile, has no injury or fitness concerns to contend with and will be able to name a strong lineup under manager Hansi Flick.
Even with questions surrounding officiating leading up to the match, the Blaugrana have remained focused on booking their third victory against Madrid this season.
Marc-André ter Stegen is back in the squad but will likely not start, leaving Wojciech Szczęsny to continue as the starting goalkeeper after exceptional performances from the Pole.
In defense, Jules Koundé reappears at right-back, Gerard Martín is expected to be at left-back for the injured Alejandro Balde, and Pau Cubarsí partners Iñigo Martínez in defense, replacing Ronald Araújo.
In midfield, we see Pedri and Frenkie de Jong controlling midfield, with Dani Olmo likely to be the attacking midfielder.
Ferran Torres leads the lineup front in the absence of Robert Lewandowski, supported by the wings of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
Both teams lack some key players but have players capable of producing something special, which can set them up for a thrilling El Clásico showdown with both teams ready on the pitch, where tactical plan, grit, and composure may determine who lifts the Copa Del Rey trophy.
Possible XI of Barcelona:
Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran (4-2-3-1)
Possible XI of Real Madrid:
Courtois,Vazquez, Asensio, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Ceballos, Bellingham,Vinicius, Rodrygo (4-4-2)
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