After a tough match against Manchester City, where they managed to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid now face another difficult challenge.
After all, Real Madrid are set to take on their fierce rivals Atlético Madrid in the derby next Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga.
In what comes as a major boost for Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé is fully ready to return to the starting lineup, according to reports from AS.
The French star’s last appearance for Real Madrid was exactly a month ago against Osasuna on February 21 — a match in which he looked below his best due to ongoing discomfort in his knee.
After spending nearly a month on the sidelines, missing five matches, Mbappé made his return this week, playing more than 20 minutes in the game against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
According to the report, the 27-year-old star has returned to training at 100% and appears fully ready to be named in the starting XI on Sunday against Atlético Madrid.
This will be a major boost for Real Madrid, given that Mbappé has been one of their best players this season and is also the team’s top scorer.
However, the Frenchman’s return to the starting lineup could force Brahim Díaz out, despite the 26-year-old having made a strong impression in recent matches.
Meanwhile, Álvaro Carreras is expected to return to the squad, while David Alaba, Jude Bellingham, and Ferland Mendy are also set to be included after overcoming their fitness issues.
