Mbappe named on Real Madrid bench for Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona

Real Madrid have opted to start without Kylian Mbappe in Saturday's Copa del Rey final against fierce rivals Barcelona, with the French forward named among the substitutes.

Mbappe, who picked up an ankle injury during Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final loss to Arsenal, has also missed the team’s last two La Liga fixtures.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has chosen a midfield-heavy formation, featuring Jude Bellingham in a supporting role behind the attacking duo of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes.

Ferland Mendy returns to the starting XI at left-back after a six-week spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.

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