Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight for Real Madrid vs Elche in LaLiga 2025-26?

Real Madrid thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.

Estadio Bernabeu gears up to host the Matchweek 28 fixtures of the Spanish La Liga, where home team Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid will lock horns against Elche.

Real Madrid did the unthinkable after taking a 3-0 lead over Manchester City in their last UCL game. When it comes to domestic success, the Los Blancos are still four points behind table toppers FC Barcelona. Real Madrid won their last La Liga game against Celta Vigo 2-1

Alvaro Arbeloa will already miss the presence of David Alaba, Eder Militao, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo. In such an important game, Kylian Mbappe’s absence or presence could massively impact the match and the result. Let’s find out whether the French striker will be playing tonight or not.

Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight against Elche?

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe is a major doubt and there are high chances that he will miss the next game against Elche as he is yet to recover from a left knee sprain. Given that Madrid will face City away from home for the second leg in less than a week, Arbeloa won’t be interested in taking any risk of playing Mbappe.

Taking a look at their opponents, Elche are battling relegation, and two teams with different ambitions will play each other. Elche are yet to win a single game in their last five matches and are just a point above the relegation zone. They are led by Spanish gaffer Eder Sarabia.

It will be interesting to see if Arbeloa retains his attacking trio of Vinicius, Guler and Diaz or will he try a new setup. Gonzalo Garcia could also be given a chance. Looking at Elche’s recent form, Mbappe’s absence won’t affect Real Madrid much, but it is a must-win game for the Los Blancos to keep their title hopes alive.

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