Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in the Copa del Rey Final?

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Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to clash in the Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain on Saturday (April 26), setting the stage for one of the greatest rivalries in world football.

Securing this title would be a historic accomplishment for manager Carlo Ancelotti, as he would become the first coach in Real Madrid’s history to win the Copa del Rey three times. The Italian coach underlined the importance of reaching the final, stressing the motivation it brings to him, the squad, and the entire club.

Yet, the buildup to this highly anticipated match has been clouded by injury issues for both teams. Several key players from each side are confirmed to miss the final due to various injuries, potentially affecting team tactics and the overall rhythm of the game. For Real Madrid, important players like Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, and Eder Militao will miss today's clash. The involvement of Kylian Mbappe was also a major doubt among Los Blancos supporters.

Mbappe’s debut season at Real Madrid has been nothing less than remarkable. He has netted 33 goals across all competitions, with 22 in La Liga, 7 in the UEFA Champions League, and one each in the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. By doing so, he has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary record of 33 goals in his first season at Real Madrid.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in El Clasico?

Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid's last two fixtures in La Liga. The French attacker was suspended for the clash against Athletic Bilbao held last week and was rested for the Getafe match due to an ankle injury, sustained during the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal.

The ankle problem raised doubts over his availability for the Copa del Rey final. Encouraging news for Madrid fans — it appears that Kylian Mbappe is set to feature tonight at Estadio La Cartuja. The French forward resumed training ahead of the big game and travelled with the squad to Sevilla. Mbappe’s readiness was confirmed when Ancelotti officially named him in the squad for the final.

If everything proceeds smoothly during the pre-match warm-up, we should witness him starting alongside Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, creating one of the most dangerous frontlines in Europe, and he could prove to be the decisive factor. His blistering pace, flair, and goal-scoring prowess could swing this epic rivalry in Real Madrid’s favour.