Ancelotti announces Real Madrid squad for Betis clash

Real Madrid have confirmed their squad for Saturday’s matchday 26 La Liga fixture against Real Betis.

Mbappe has returned after missing the Copa del Rey first-leg semi-final, while Valverde is ruled out with a “slight discomfort”.

Real Madrid pay a visit to the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Saturday to face Betis in matchday 26 of La Liga. ‘Los Blancos’ are level on points with Barcelona (54) but can claim first place on the table with a win against the Andalusian side, though the Catalans can rejoin them on Sunday when they take on Real Sociedad.

Federico Valverde will be missing in the middle of the park for successive matches after he sat out Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed earlier today that the Uruguayan has a “slight discomfort” but is expected to be out for a short time.

Dani Ceballos is also ruled out after the ‘Merengues’ confirmed on Thursday that the Spanish midfielder had suffered an injury to the semimembranosus muscle, keeping him sidelined for approximately two months. Jude Bellingham continues with his suspension after he was handed a two-game ban in the league.

But there is also good news for Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe is back after missing the domestic cup match at the Reale Arena. Ancelotti had already anticipated that the Frenchman would be included after overcoming his toothache. Long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao continue their recoveries from ACL injuries.

Full Real Madrid squad for Real Betis clash
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez.

Defenders: Lucas Vazquez, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, David Alaba, Fran Garcia, Ferland Mendy.

Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Arda Guler, Chema Andres.

Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, Endrick, Brahim Diaz.