Unexpected Exclusion of Kylian Mbappe
In a surprising announcement, Kylian Mbappe will not be part of Real Madrid’s starting lineup as they gear up to face off against Barcelona, a fixture that has immense historic importance in the Copa del Rey final. This unexpected absence raises questions about Madrid’s tactical setup and their hopes of success in this vital match.
Both teams are grappling with significant injuries; Barcelona will miss key players like Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski, while Real Madrid’s latest injury woes include David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga. This situation places more pressure on the upcoming match, where each manager’s choices could significantly impact the outcome.
Understandably, the stakes are extraordinarily high. Notably, Barcelona is chasing a treble, while Real Madrid is motivated to disrupt their journey. As tensions run high, all eyes will be on how these squad adjustments will unfold during the match.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres
Real Madrid : Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelian Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, April 26
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Olimpico de Sevilla - Sevilla, Spain
- Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Barcelona +120; Draw +290; Real Madrid +200
