Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will start from the bench as he continues to deal with ankle pain.
Carlo Ancelotti has named his starting XI for the crucial fixture, with Thibaut Courtois in goal; Lucas Vázquez, Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy in defense; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Dani Ceballos, and Federico Valverde in midfield; and Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. leading the attack.
Mbappé, who recently joined Real Madrid, has been struggling with minor ankle discomfort and will be available as an option from the bench if needed. The club is managing his fitness carefully ahead of a busy run of fixtures.
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