Coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that Kylian Mbappe will start at Real Betis this weekend despite missing Real Madrid’s midweek Copa del Rey encounter due to dental surgery.
The France forward was rested for Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the Cup semi-final first leg after having a wisdom tooth removed.
“Mbappe’s tooth? Well I think it’s gone, and he’s not going to get it back,” Ancelotti told reporters.
“But apart from that he’s doing very well, he’s ready to play, with a lot of desire.”
Reigning La Liga champions Madrid trail leaders Barcelona on goal difference in a tight title race, with Atletico Madrid just one point behind in third place.
They face a tricky trip to seventh-placed Betis on Saturday, before hosting Atletico in their Champions League last-16 first leg next Tuesday.
Mbappe has been in fine form in recent months, with 14 goals in his last 12 matches in all competitions.
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